Cranial and Spinal Dysraphisms

Abstract

This article analyzes the different forms of cranial and spinal dysraphism. The authors stress that the so-called open dysraphism have the worst prognosis and that prophylaxis with folic acid can reduce its incidence.significantly. They also show that the closed or occult spinal dysraphisms have a better prognosis and that prophylactic surgery can prevent progression to irreversible neurological damage.