Neural Tube Defect in Alive Neonates: Incidence Rate and Predisposing Factors

Background: Neural Tube Defect (NTD) characterized by failure of neural tube to close properly be the second most common born defect after congenital heart disease. The most prevalent forms of NTD are Anencephaly and Spinal-bifida. Many factors are involved in this anomaly. New researches suggest en...

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Main Authors: F Haghollahi, Z Ghanbari, T Eftekhar
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-06-01
Series:Tehran University Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/8437.pdf&manuscript_id=8437