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A review of the management of prenatally detected fetal anomalies: the need for structured evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach
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The evaluation and management of prenatally detected fetal anomalies continue to be a challenging problem due to the various confounding factors like selection of the appropriate tools for evaluation, the determination of severity of a particular disorder and the decision-making regarding the most appropriate management in a particular scenario. The new and evolving methods of genetic testing, invasive fetal diagnosis and advanced fetal imaging techniques have contributed to a more precise and early diagnosis, but are complicated by concerns regarding their apt and scientific use. The issues with regard to use of invasive fetal diagnosis, fetal therapy and termination of pregnancy in some of the anomalies continue to be matters of medical, social and ethical concern. The present literature, clinical guidelines and recommendations regarding the management of prenatally detected fetal anomalies were thoroughly reviewed in this article in the light of clinical experience of management of these conditions. The prenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly should prompt the involvement of the concerned specialists in a multidisciplinary approach for the sake of structured and scientific evaluation and management. The establishment of specialized prenatal and perinatal centers with recognized medical boards can go a long way towards achieving this objective.

Keywords : Prenatal diagnosis, fetal anomaly, maternal screening, fetal therapy, perinatal management

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Volume 3, Issue 2, 2026
Page : 47-53
https://doi.org/10.51271/SOC-0068
Article Information
Received : 17 Eyl 2025
Accepted : 03 Kas 2025
Published : 27 Nis 2026
Corresponding Author :

Vivek Sarma: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala, India

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Citation : Sarma VP, Karackattu AJ. A review of the management of prenatally detected fetal anomalies: the need for structured evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach. Surg Child. 2026;3(2):47-53. doi:10.51271/SOC-0068

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