Question
What Are the Symptoms of Congenital Spinal Dysraphism?
Answer
Spinal dysraphism is a common congenital neural tube defect. According to surveillance data from 1986-1987, the prevalence of neural tube defects is approximately 2.74%, with rates lower in the north than in the south, and in rural areas than in urban areas. The prevalence is lower among infants born in autumn and winter compared to those born in spring and summer. The gender ratio for spinal dysraphism is 0.6-0.9:1.