Ravindran Vashu1, Ngian San Liew. 1. Sarawak General Hospital, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. dr.ravinddran@gmail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Double neural tube defect is a rare congenital problem. A case illustration and current literatures on neural tube closure theory are discussed. The available theories are summarised and compared with regard to the case report. CASE REPORT: A preterm baby with a parietal encephalocele and thoracic myelomeningocele is reported and management described. A two-staged surgery was performed. CONCLUSION: The present case, the first described in Southeast Asia, appears to support a multi-site closure theory.
OBJECTIVE: Double neural tube defect is a rare congenital problem. A case illustration and current literatures on neural tube closure theory are discussed. The available theories are summarised and compared with regard to the case report. CASE REPORT: A preterm baby with a parietal encephalocele and thoracic myelomeningocele is reported and management described. A two-staged surgery was performed. CONCLUSION: The present case, the first described in Southeast Asia, appears to support a multi-site closure theory.
Authors: M I Van Allen; D K Kalousek; G F Chernoff; D Juriloff; M Harris; B C McGillivray; S L Yong; S Langlois; P M MacLeod; D Chitayat Journal: Am J Med Genet Date: 1993-10-01