Ten years of neonatal autopsies in tertiary referral centre: retrospective study

BMJ : British Medical Journal
Malcolm BrodlieKathryn J McKenzie

Abstract

To measure the neonatal autopsy rate at a tertiary referral centre and identify trends over the past decade. To identify factors that may influence the likelihood of consent being given for autopsy. To examine any discordance between diagnoses before death and at autopsy. Retrospective review of patients' records. Tertiary neonatal referral centre affiliated to university. Sex, gestational age, birth weight, type of delivery, and length of stay in neonatal unit for baby. Maternal age, marital status, history of previous pregnancies, and details of who requested permission for autopsy. Concordance between diagnoses before death and at autopsy. An autopsy was performed in 209/314 (67%) cases. New information was obtained in 50 (26%) autopsies. In six (3%) cases this information was crucial for future counselling. In 145 (74%) there was complete concordance between the clinical cause of death and the findings at autopsy. From 1994 onwards the autopsy rate in the neonatal unit fell. The only significant factor associated with consent for autopsy was increased gestational age. Important extra information can be gained at neonatal autopsies. This should help parents to make an informed decision when they are asked to give permission ...Continue Reading

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