Pediatric neural tube defects

Deformity of neural tube (DNT) is a malformation of the craniocerebral or spinal column of a child. When a woman is within 3 months of pregnancy, the neural tube closure process is affected during embryonic development, resulting in abnormal fetal brain or spinal cord development. Will form neural tube defects in children. DNT is one of the main causes of abortion and stillbirth of pregnant women, as well as one of the main causes of infant death and lifelong disability of patients. It not only affects the quality of the birth population, but also threatens the physical and mental health of women and children, placing a heavy burden on the family and society. DNT is an important public health problem worldwide, and China is a known country with a high incidence of DNT. At present, the prevention and treatment of DNT has been highly valued.