Mehrdad Mirzarahimi

Assistant professor, Community Medicine Department, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran

[ 1 ] - Associated Risk Factors and Prevalence of Congenital Malformations in Ardabil, Iran

Introduction: Congenital anomalies are the most common cause of disability in developed and developing countries. Costs of hospitalization and treatment of congenital anomalies pose a significant burden to families and societies. The objective of the present study was to determine the associated risk factors and prevalence of congenital malformations in Ardabil, Iran. Methods: This cross-secti...

[ 2 ] - A Newborn with a Congenital Chylothorax

Congenital chylothorax is an uncommon cause of respiratory distress and a life-threatening condition in newborns. It is identified by abnormal accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. Herein, we report a male infant who was born by a successful vaginal delivery. After the first three days of life, he had feeding difficulties and cyanotic episodes during breastfeeding. On admission, physical ...