Neural tube defects

Neural tube defects

Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur during the early stages of fetal development, often before a woman even knows she is pregnant. The neural tube is the embryonic structure that eventually forms the baby's brain and spinal cord. If the neural tube fails to close completely.

Dr. Brahmanand Lal is a highly respected Pediatric Surgeon and Pediatric Urologist with over 15 years of specialized clinical experience in managing complex congenital anomalies, including Neural Tube Defects. At his advanced pediatric surgical unit, Dr. Lal offers comprehensive care for newborns and infants diagnosed with NTDs, focusing on early surgical correction and supportive treatments to improve the child’s quality of life.

Symptoms of Neural Tube Defects

• Abnormalities in the back or head noticed at birth.
• Paralysis or weakness of the lower limbs.
• Hydrocephalus (accumulation of fluid in the brain).
• Difficulty with bladder or bowel control.
• Developmental delays.