Myelomeningoceles are very common anamoly in our country. Mostly it ends
with permanent damage and handicap. Lot of these children die due to meningitis as a complication.
It still till now a large number of children with myelo meningoceles seek me
dical care in pediatric hospital
and other health centers. So, we must know the reasons and the predisposing factors for the
myelomeningoceles to reduce their incidence.