Neural tube defects (NTDs) are very serious malformations for the fetus, causing either low
life expectancy or a chance of survival only with costly and difficult surgical interventions. In …

This information was derived from interviews with physicians and nurses at three university
hospitals in Ankara, Turkey, and my personal experiences and observations in these …

Background Neural tubes defects (NTDs) are known to be the second most prevalent
congenital disorder worldwide whose risk factors have not been explicitly addressed yet …

The aim of this study was to analyze the sociodemographic features, postoperative
complications, long-term problems, and cost of care of patients followed in the neonatal …

In recent decades, advancements in genetics and medical technologies have made it
possible for clinicians to diagnose and sometimes treat fetal abnormalities in early …

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Izmir,
Turkey, and to evaluate risk factors that may be associated with NTD-affected pregnancies …

Background:-Neural tube defects are congenital malformation resulting from complete or
partial of the neural tube to close in developing embryo, anencephaly and spina bifida …

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence rate and risk factors relevant to neural
tube defects (NTDs) in Turkey. All livebirths and stillbirths recorded at the university hospitals …

The aim was to assess the prevalence, associated factors, and outcome of neural tube
defects (NTDs). A retrospective study design was applied at neonatal intensive care unit …

Background. This study aims to evaluate the experience of a tertiary health center on the
timeliness of postnatal management in newborns with open neural tube defects (NTDs) …