Repair of Myelomeningocele: How I do it
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Myelomeningocele is the most common birth defect involving the spine. Its incidence is approximately 1 case per 1000 live births in the United States; in Colombia its incidence is unknown. The primary goal of this article is to present a brief description of the surgical technique used in our hospital for correction of myelomeningocele. All of our patients are operated in the first 6 hours after birth trying to maximize protection and preservation of the exposed neural tissue. Keywords: Neural tube defects, Dysraphism, Spina bifida, Surgical management.
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Alejandro Rojas- Marroquín
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