What is it about?
Spina bifida is a congenital malformation of the neural tube, affecting the spinal column and sometimes the spinal cord. This pathology can lead to varying degrees of motor, sensory and cognitive disability, depending on the severity of the lesion.
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Why is it important?
Prenatal diagnosis, folic acid supplementation, early surgical intervention and multidisciplinary management have improved patients' prognosis and quality of life.
Perspectives
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during the first weeks of gestation. It is one of the most frequent congenital anomalies of the central nervous system. Its prevalence varies according to region and prevention policies, notably folic acid supplementation.
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This page is a summary of: Spina Bifida: 1 Case Report and Review of the Literature, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, July 2025, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2500137.
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