ABSTRACT
So, the epidemiologic study done for 8 years at CMNR Tunis has shown that the incidence is 1,15%o births [between 0,52 and 1,66%o per year]. This anomaly is more frequent in Female sex [sex linked = 0,59]. The antenatal echographic diagnosis is efficient in 90,5%. This anomaly is more shown at low socio-economic group. The improvement of the socio-economic level and specially the daily uptake of acid folic in periconceptionnel time decrease the frequency of this congenital malformation
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Humans , Male , Female , Fetus/pathology , Fetus/abnormalities , Ultrasonography, Prenatal , Folic AcidABSTRACT
Letal spina bifida continue to be frequent in Tunisia; we report 88 cases of letal spina bifida 1,05 per thousand births. This pathology was more frequent with women. The up letal spina bifida situated is predominant with female and the dow spina bifida situated is frequent with male. We have noted an association with anencephalia [46 cases] and hydrocephaly [21 cases]. Prevention is based on obstetric health care and hygieno dietetic advices to avoid alimentary deficit