Congenital malformations: Prevalence and characteristics of newborns admitted into Federal Medical Center, Asaba.

Background: Congenital malformations account for a significant cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Understanding the burden and pattern of congenital malformation is key in monitoring the trend and improving the health care of neonates especially those in low-income countries.

Objective: This was a prospective cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence and characteristics of congenital malformations among neonates admitted to the neonatal unit.