Perinatal Outcomes in Patients With Neural Tube Defects in a Middle-Income Setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the second most common congenital malformation. Periconceptional, prenatal, and perinatal interventions have been implemented to reduce their incidence and improve those affected's survival and quality of life. The study aims to describe this population's prevalence, interventions performed, clinical management, and perinatal outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective review of all prenatally diagnosed neural tube defect cases from January 2018 to April 2024 at a perinatal referral center in Mexico City was conducted.

Results

One hundred seventy-two cases were identified with a prevalence of 9.8/1000 births, including anencephaly (17.26%), myeloschisis (8.63%), myelomeningocele (56.83%), encephalocele (12.94%), meningocele (4.31%) and

SUBMITTER: Velazquez-Torres B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836916 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature