Rachischisis refers to cases of anencephaly with a contiguous spinal defect involving at least the cervical spine region and extending for varying degrees down the spinal column.

Is Rachischisis a type of spina bifida?

Rachischisis is a form of spina bifida, which is a defect during embryological development characterized by an incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes surrounding the spinal cord.

What causes Iniencephaly?

Iniencephaly is a rare birth defect caused by improper closure of the neural tube (the part of a human embryo that becomes the brain and spinal cord) during fetal development.