Neural tube defects [‎ NTDs]‎ are important factors in fetal and infant mortality. There have
been no studies on the incidence of NTDs in Jordan. A one-year prospective study was …

Aim The study was performed to highlight the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs)
among newborns delivered in Azadi teaching hospital in Dohuk. Methods Study lasted over …

Objectives: To study the incidence, types, and sites of neural tube defects (NTDs) and its
associated maternal and environmental variables. Methods: All preterm and full term live …

Objective: To evaluate the distribution and pattern of neural tube defects in Saudi Arabia by
creating a hospital based registry. Methods: All cases registered in the King Faisal Specialist …

ABSTRACT Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs), one of the most common congenital
malformations, are potentially preventable cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality …

Objective: NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS including ANENCEPHALY, ENCEPHALOCELE, and
SPINA BIFIDA are major congenital malformations with multifactorial etiology, and with a …

Materials and Methods The study was done at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute
(CHRI), Kelambakkam. The total number of deliveries was recorded for a period of five years …

Objectives: To find the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs), and compare the findings
with local and international data, and highlight the important role of folic acid …

Background: Neural tube defects (NTDs) consist of a variety of central nervous system
abnormalities, most of which result from a lack of closure of the neural tube. Aims and …

Abstract Neural Tube Defects account for one of the most common birth defects and are
associated with a high mortality, morbidity and life-long disability. The main objective of this …