ArticleSaudi medical journal2014
Epidemiology of neural tube defects in Saudi Arabia.
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- Burden of neural tube defects in the Middle East and North Africa from 1990 to 2021: Findings from the global burden of disease study.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- National strategies for screening neural tube defects in Saudi Arabia: activating prevention and early intervention.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Analysis of a newly developed multidisciplinary program in the Middle East informed by the recently revised spina bifida guidelines.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Pattern of Birth Defects in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.Pediatric reports · 2023Review
- Change in Growth Status and Obesity Rates among Saudi Children and Adolescents Is Partially Attributed to Discrepancies in Definitions Used: A Review of Anthropometric Measurements.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Neural Tube Defects from Antenatal Diagnosis to Discharge - a Tertiary Academic Centre Experience.Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) · 2023Article
- Knowledge and Practice of Childbearing Women in Saudi Arabia towards Folic Acid Supplement-Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Iodine adequacy in reproductive age and pregnant women living in the Western region of Saudi Arabia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Article
- Awareness of spina bifida among family of affected child. A cross sectional questionnaire.Saudi medical journal · 2019Article
- Review on myelomeningocele management and its current status in Saudi Arabia.Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) · 2019Review
- Neural tube defects. Challenging, yet preventable.Saudi medical journal · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the distribution and pattern of neural tube defects in Saudi Arabia by creating a hospital based registry.
methodsAll cases registered in the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC) neural tube defect (NTD) registry since it was established in October 2000 until December 2012 were studied through active surveillance comprising a registrar who collects NTD information by reviewing the patient's medical records, and interviewing patient's families.
resultsThe total number of patients registered from October 2000 to December 2012 was 718 patients. There were more females (417, 58%) than males (301, 42%). Of 620 mothers who underwent antenatal ultrasonography; 392 (63%) were diagnosed at birth, and 204 (33%) were diagnosed with antenatal hydrocephalus. In our registry sample, most mothers (95%) did not take folic acid 3 months prior to pregnancy, and 76% did not take folic acid during the 3 months after conception with the affected child. Only 5% received folic acid prior to conception.
conclusionThe KFSH&RC-NTD registry has met its objectives as a source of data that may significantly contribute to the prevention of NTDs, and improving quality of care for NTD patients through active publication of registry findings and management approaches.
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