Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Congenital Anomalies

Congenital anomalies are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that arise during fetal development. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health examines these conditions across multiple dimensions relevant to maternal and child health. The journal has documented specific structural malformati…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 10 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2381-862X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Congenital anomalies are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that arise during fetal development. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health examines these conditions across multiple dimensions relevant to maternal and child health. The journal has documented specific structural malformations including uterine anomalies such as unicornuate uterus with non-communicating horns, cardiovascular defects in neonates, tracheoesophageal fistula presenting in preterm infants, and fetal abdominal cystic lesions including mesenteric lymphangioma. Studies have investigated the prevalence of congenital heart defects in specific populations and explored prenatal interventions such as thoraco-amniotic shunt placement for fetal pleural effusion. The journal also addresses maternal conditions that influence fetal outcomes, including gestational diabetes mellitus and its association with congenital anomalies. Additional research examines long-term functional implications, such as sexual development in adolescents with Down syndrome. This body of work reflects the clinical complexity of diagnosing, managing, and understanding outcomes for congenital anomalies from prenatal detection through childhood, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and appropriate intervention in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.

Research published in this journal

10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 10 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Congenital Anomalies, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Women's Reproductive Health (ISSN 2381-862X).

Journal editorial board
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto · Italy Loc Nguyen · Hong Kong Matteo Schimberni · Italy

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