Table 3. Skeletal abnormalities in VAD and control groups' neonates (% of total).

	VAD group	Control group
Abnormalities in the neural arch of the first cervical vertebra	12.1% (7/58)	0
Malformed sternum (loss of xyphoid)	17.2% (10/58)	0
Dysplasias in the scapula	8.6% (5/58)	0
spinal anomalies in the thoracic regions	13.8% (8/58)	0
Rib fusions	19.0% (11/58)	0
Loss of ribs	6.9% (4/58)	0
deformities of ulna	10.3% (6/58)	0
dysplasia of the ischium	13.8% (8/58)	0
tibia and fibula fusions	6.9% (4/58)	0
Dysplasias in the phalange	12.1% (7/58)	0
Skeltal abnormalities	51.7% (30/58)	0