Objectives We aimed to investigate prenatal predictors for ambulation without assistance in children following prenatal repair of open spina bifida (OSB). Methods A systematic search was conducted in three databases until June 2022.
Hiba J. Mustafa +6 more
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Profound Near Fatal Respiratory Dysfunction in a Neonate With Meningomyelocele: A Narrative With Neurosurgical Lessons. [PDF]
The association between spina bifida, specifically myelomeningocele, and autonomic dysfunction is known although rare. This case highlights the severe respiratory compromise that can occur in paediatric patients secondary to myelomeningocele. We describe a case of a neonate who experienced profound respiratory dysfunction following a successful ...
Singh P +3 more
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A Large Thoracolumbosacral Meningomyelocele From Northern Tanzania: A Case Report. [PDF]
Meningomyelocele and meningocele are types of neural tube defects, which are congenital abnormalities of the spine and spinal cord. These conditions are frequently encountered by pediatric neurosurgeons worldwide and represent a significant public health concern due to their association with a range of collateral conditions, other malformations, and ...
Suleman M +6 more
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Prenatal Diagnosis and Clinical Phenotypic Heterogeneity of 22q11.2 Microdeletion Syndrome Based on a Single Center Retrospective Study. [PDF]
Chromosome 22q11.2 microdeletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a common congenital disorder with high clinical phenotypic heterogeneity. In this study, we retrospectively investigated the incidence of prenatal diagnosis of 22q11.2DS in a single center and summarized its clinical manifestations to expand the phenotypic database ABSTRACT Objective To ...
Chen JY, Cai MJ, Ge YS.
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A Case Report on Thornwaldt Cyst: An Uncommon Nasopharyngeal Anomaly in an 18-Year-Old Male. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Thornwaldt cysts are rare, benign nasopharyngeal remnants that often remain asymptomatic but can cause significant discomfort when symptomatic. This case report discusses an 18‐year‐old male who experienced a persistent foreign body sensation in his nose for 4 months.
Chaurasia D +4 more
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Role of perforator flaps in meningomyelocele defect repair
Background: With an incidence of 1–2 in 1000 live births, meningocele is a relatively frequent birth defect. The lumbosacral region is affected in threequarters of the cases.
Necip Sefa Ozden +2 more
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Opere edilen meningomyelosel olgularının retrospektif değerlendirilmesi
Amaç: Bu çalışmada opere edilen meningomyelosel hastalarının pre-operatif, peri-operatif ve post-operatif verilerinin retrospektif değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Selahattin Akar, Ali Özen
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INTRODUCTION: Meningocele/meningomyelocele is the most common malformation of medullaspinalis. In this study, clinical experience with meningocele / meningomyelocele treatment was reported and it was aimed to assist the patient with such pathology in ...
Özgür Demir
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Anaesthetic Management for Charcot Joint Surgery in a Previously Operated Meningomyelocele Patient: A Case Report [PDF]
Charcot joint, a degenerative condition characterised by bone and joint destruction, often requires surgical intervention to alleviate pain and prevent complications.
Saiesh Narayan Raut Dessai +3 more
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Analysis of wound complications of patients with meningomyelocele
Aims: During the closure of meningomyelocele defects, complications such as dehiscence, flap loss, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may be encountered.
Koray Gursoy +5 more
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