Neural tube defects occur due to failure of the normal neural tube development. It encompasses a wide spectrum of anomalies with varied clinical outcomes. This chapter covers the classification, embryology, diagnosis, and management of the newborns born with this condition. Advances in fetal diagnosis and possible therapy have also been discussed.

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Neural Tube Defects

  • Monika Bawa,
  • Subhasis Roy Choudhury

摘要

Neural tube defects occur due to failure of the normal neural tube development. It encompasses a wide spectrum of anomalies with varied clinical outcomes. This chapter covers the classification, embryology, diagnosis, and management of the newborns born with this condition. Advances in fetal diagnosis and possible therapy have also been discussed.