Classical and mild phenylketonuria in a family.

were replaced within the spinal canal. The meninges were repaired and the bony defect covered by two layers of lumbar fascia. There was some superficial wound infection, as there had been after the first operation, but healing was complete after 17 days (Fig. 3). No change in the neurological state of the legs occurred but it was noticed that the child was passing urine very frequently and was constantly wet.