What is the value of neonatal autopsy? Pathological and clinical correlation in 135 cases.

Arch Argent Pediatr

Servicio de Neonatología, Clínica y Maternidad Suizo Argentina, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Published: October 2017

Introduction: Neonatal autopsy is a valuable, critical diagnostic method to provide genetic counseling for future pregnancies.

Population And Methods: Retrospective study including all neonatal autopsies performed on deceased neonates at Clínica y Maternidad Suizo Argentina between January 1998 and December 2006. The rate of autopsies was established; the diagnosis indicated in the medical record was compared to autopsy findings.

Results: Out of 227 deceased infants, 135 autopsies were performed (rate: 59.5%). Concordance was complete in 25% of autopsies. New information was found in 26%, which had significant implications for genetic counseling.

Conclusions: The rate of autopsies was 59.5%. Pathological and clinical correlation and unsuspected findings with implications for genetic counseling demonstrate the relevance of performing neonatal autopsies systematically.

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