%0 Journal Article
%T Neonatal Seizures: Epidemiological, Diagnostic Aspects and Short-Term Outcome at Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital of Niamey, Niger
%A Samaila Aboubacar
%A Kamaye Moumouni
%A Garba Moumouni
%A Mamoudou Abdou Djafar
%A Dan Jari Salissou
%A Yahaya Haoua
%A Gagara Adama
%A Ali Hamani Amina
%A Toudou Daouda Moussa
%A Hassane Djibo Fatimata
%A Soumana Alido
%J Open Journal of Pediatrics
%P 689-696
%@ 2160-8776
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojped.2023.135077
%X <strong>Introduction</strong><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><strong>:</strong> Neonatal seizures are one of the most challenging
situations for paediatricians. The objective of this work was to study the
epidemiological and diagnostic aspects and short-term outcomes of neonatal
seizures at Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. </span><b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">Patients</span></b> <b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">and</span></b> <b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">Methods</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">: This was a prospective study from November 2020 to April 2021
in the neonatology department of Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital. All newborns
aged 0 to 28 days hospitalized for seizures and/or having convulsions during
hospitalization were included. Neonatal characteristics, diagnostic aspects, and
their outcomes were studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. </span><b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">Results</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">: Of the 3.068 newborns admitted, 69 cases of neonatal seizures
were recorded (2.24%). The sex ratio was 1.22, and 94.2% of neonates were born
at term. Generalized crises were found in 50.7%. The main etiologies were
perinatal asphyxia (46.4%) and early-onset neonatal infection (40.6%). The death
rate was 20.3%. Neonates died between one (1) and three (3) days of age in 42.9%.
The main death causes were perinatal asphyxia (50%) and early-onset neonatal
infection (21.4%). </span><b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">Conclusion</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">: Neonatal seizures are uncommon frequent,
with a semiology dominated by generalized seizures. Mortality is high. The
reinforcement of preventive measures is necessary.</span></span></span>
%K Seizures
%K Neonatal
%K Perinatal Asphyxia
%K Niger
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=127892