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Spina bifida at s1

2017-12-27 08:07:32
In kub x-ray of my 2.5 yrs child showed spina bifida at s1level .what does it mean.pls suggest me the treatment.he has undergone pujo surgery 2 month ago.
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Spina bifida is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord. It can be prevented by taking nutritious diet mainly folate during pregnancy. The only treatment is neurosurgery.

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