Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele: initial results of a tertiary public hospital [PDF]
Objective: To describe preliminary results of open fetal myelomeningocele surgeries performed at a tertiary public hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, analyzing epidemiological aspects as well as maternal and fetal perioperative complications.
Ingrid Schwach +9 more
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Evolving Practices in Prenatal Open Spinal Dysraphism: A Global Survey of Selection Criteria, Surgical Techniques, and Diagnostic Trends. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objective To provide an updated overview of international clinical practice in prenatal repair of open spinal dysraphism (OSD), focusing on evolving eligibility criteria, surgical techniques, and diagnostic standards. Methods A structured online survey was distributed to 83 fetal surgery centers worldwide.
Keil C +5 more
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Myelomeningocele closure: A review and decision-making guidance [PDF]
Background: Myelomeningocele, the most severe neural tube defect, results from failed neural tube closure during embryogenesis, leading to herniation of the spinal cord and meninges through a vertebral defect.
Elie Ghadban +4 more
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Combining Detailed Fetal Anatomy Scanning in the NT Window Versus Early Second Trimester Scanning at 14-16 Weeks: A Non-Inferiority Study. [PDF]
Objectives First‐trimester ultrasound has evolved to incorporate a detailed fetal anatomy scan (FAS) with nuchal translucency (NT) screening. Many institutions use a 2‐visit protocol: NT followed by detailed FAS at 14–16 weeks. We aimed to evaluate whether integrating detailed FAS into the NT window (12 + 5 to 13 + 6 weeks) is non‐inferior in ...
Shwartz T +6 more
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The Mechanism of Bladder Injury in Fetal Rats With Myelomeningocele
BackgroundBladder dysfunction has been implicated as a major cause of progressive renal failure in children with neurogenic bladder. However, its pathogenesis remains unclear.
Ying Liu +5 more
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Reconstruction of thoracolumbar myelomeningocele using double keystone flap in a neonate: a Colombian pediatric case. [PDF]
Álvarez Vásquez FA +3 more
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Background Myelomeningocele is a frequently seen condition at tertiary care hospitals. Its treatment involves a variety of plastic reconstructive techniques. Herein, we present a series of myelomeningocele patients treated using keystone flaps.
Beatriz Hatsue Kushida-Contreras +1 more
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Congenital cardiac anomalies in myelomeningocele patients [PDF]
Objective. Myelomeningocele may be isolated but more frequently is associated with other anomalies. Congenital heart disease occurs with different incidence rate in myelomeningocele which is observed more frequently with skeletal malformations.
Iman Moeini Naghani +5 more
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Serum Prolidase and Ischemia-Modified Albumin Levels in Neural Tube Defects: A Comparative Study of Myelomeningocele, Meningocele, and Myeloschisis. [PDF]
Zengin İ +6 more
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