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Spina bifida is a defect resulting from failure of closure of the posterior neuropore, occurring anywhere along the spinal axis, but most commonly involving the lumbosacral region (63% of cases). Exposure of neural elements to amniotic fluid and meconium may lead to severe functional impairment.

Spina bifida is a defect resulting from failure of closure of the posterior neuropore, occurring anywhere along the spinal axis, but most commonly involving the lumbosacral region (63% of cases). Exposure of neural elements to amniotic fluid and meconium may lead to severe functional impairment.