Affiliations: [a] Genetics Unit, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile | [b] Neonatology Unit, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile | [c] Genetics Unit, Hospital Dr Sótero del Río, Santiago de Chile, Chile | Tel.: +56 2 29788514; Fax: +56 2 29788513; E-mail: roanpavar@yahoo.com
Abstract: In the last two decades in Chile events that have taken place in order to improve the prevention, management, and treatment of patients with spina bifida in Chile. Aspects of the implementation of a fortification of wheat flour with folic acid program and its evolution are described. Genetic studies performed in Chilean patients with spina bifida, improvements in coverage and medical management opportunities, as well as the creation of associations of families of patients with the condition have all evolved in Chile.
