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Are there effective natural treatments for neural tube defects?
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No: There are no natural treatments for neural tube defects. The presence of a neural tube defect in a fetus requires surgical closure either in utero or after delivery. Closure of the defect can be associated with accumulation of fluid in the brain and shunting is sometimes necessary.
Answered 3/26/2017
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No: Unfortunately neural tube defects require surgery to close the defect to preserve as much spinal cord function at and below the cord and to prevent infection, especially meningitis.
Answered 3/26/2017
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