[To the Treatment of myelomeningocele (author's transl)].

Social importance of myelomeningocele specially in Great Britain is stressed and surgical treatment in 24 hours after birth is necessary. Severe complications as infections of the CNS and others in consequence of the neurogenic bladder are demonstrated. The manifold problems of these infants and their families need an individual plan for treatment and care. Interdisciplinary cooperation is the condition for the success of rehabilitation.