Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (2): 81-92.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2025.24e0672

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Multidisciplinary expert consensus on the prevention, screening, diagnosis, counseling and intervention of neural tube defects

Birth Defects Prevention and Molecular Genetics Branch of the China Maternal and Child Health Association, Pediatric Genetics Group of the Medical Genetics Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Neurogenetic and Developmental Disorders Section of the China Chapter of the International Neurorestoration Society   

  • Received:2024-07-02 Accepted:2024-12-16 Published:2025-02-15 Online:2025-02-12

Abstract:

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a class of birth defects that can lead to death or disability. To further guide the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of NTDs, the Birth Defects Prevention and Molecular Genetics Branch of the China Maternal and Child Health Association and other organizations convened a panel of multidisciplinary experts for discussion. This panel referenced the latest domestic and international research progress and consensus guidelines, formulating the following expert consensus.

Key words: neural tube defects, folic acid supplementation, prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, expert consensus