Neural Tube Defects from Antenatal Diagnosis to Discharge - a Tertiary Academic Centre Experience

Background: Bleeding Worldwide, approximately 300,000 infants are born annually with neural tube defects (NTDs), which carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the experience with NTD patients born at a tertiary academic center. Methods: A retrosp...

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Published in:Medicinski arhiv 2023-02, Vol.77 (1), p.40-43
Main Authors: Wassia, Heidi, Bamanie, Hanan, Rahbini, Haneen, Alghamdi, Nada, Alotaibi, Raghad, Alnagrani, Wed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Birth defects
Childbirth & labor
Families & family life
Hospitals
Hydrocephalus
Intensive care
Intubation
Medical diagnosis
Mortality
Original Paper
Paralysis
Prenatal care
Public health
Right to die
Socioeconomic factors
Spinal cord
Stillbirth
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Background: Bleeding Worldwide, approximately 300,000 infants are born annually with neural tube defects (NTDs), which carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the experience with NTD patients born at a tertiary academic center. Methods: A retrospective record review of all neonates with NTD admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit over six years. Results: Out of the 39 patients identified, 32 (82.1%) were diagnosed antenatally. Most NTD cases were of the myelomeningocele 26 (66.7%) type. The most common site of the myelomeningocele was lumbar, and the thoracolumbar site had the worst prognosis.Conclusion: Early detection of the disease allows better planning of delivery and treatment decisions. Nevertheless, understanding the magnitude of the problem necessitates adopting public health prevention strategies for better outcomes.
ISSN:0350-199X
1986-5961
DOI:10.5455/medarh.2023.77.40-43