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Neural tube defects
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects that involve the spine or brain; they result from failure of the neural tube to close at approximately 28 days after conception. The most common forms of NTDs are spina bifida (50% of cases), anencephaly (40%), and encephalocele (10%). ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Spinal cord defects
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Various malformations of the spine — including spina bifida, meningocele, and myelomeningocele — result from defective embryonic neural tube closure during the first trimester of pregnancy. Generally, these defects occur in the lumbosacral area, but... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Neural tube defects
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects that involve the spine or brain; they result from failure of the neural tube to close about 28 days after conception. The most common forms of NTD are spina bifida (50% of cases), anencephaly (40... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Avoid phenytoin suspension in patients with feeding tubes
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

...John T. Berger, III, MD What to Do - Make a Decision, Take Action Phenytoin is an important medication for the treatment of primary and secondary generalized tonic–clonic seizures, partial seizures, and status epilepticus. Consistent serum concentrations of phenytoin are... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Neural Tube Defects
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Sabrina E. Smith, MD, PhD Dennis J. Dlugos, MD Neural Tube Defects - BASICS Neural Tube Defects - description Neural tube defects (NTD) include clinical and subclinical defects resulting from... Neural Tube Defects - DIAGNOSIS ... Neural Tube Defects - TREATMENT ... Neural Tube Defects - FOLLOW UP ... Neural Tube Defects - bibliography ... Neural Tube Defects - OTHER ... Neural Tube Defects - CODES ... Neural Tube Defects - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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