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SPINA BIFIDA 
DEFINITION
Refers to the development defects of nervous system.
Malformation occur any region bt common in sacral region.
Pathophysiology
Spinal bifida occur due to failure of neural tube to close-
Completely during gestation.
Thus results to increased cerebrospinal fluid.
Causes
Genetic and environment factors such as family history of-
Neural defects and follic acid deficiency.
Clinical manifestations
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Therered spinal cord resulting in back pain,
Increased spasticity and decreased urinary control.
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Treatment
Cesarean birth, if a baby is on breech position
If a large sac or cyst may be a safe way to deliver a baby.
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Surgery after birth: shunt is placed in the brain,
To control hydrocephalus.
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