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Neural Tube Defects in Newborns

Dr. Dharmendra Ganesan, Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon

28-Jan-14 16:00

Neural Tube Defects in Newborns

Neural Tube Defects like Spina bifida are defects of the brain and spinal cord. They can often be detected before birth via screening, but what is it really? We are joined by Dr. Dharmendra Ganesan, consultant spinal neurosurgeon to find out more.


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