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Myelomeningocele with Associated Anomalies – Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]

Folia Medica, 2019
Myelomeningocele is a common defect of the development of the neural tube. It is a complex congenital malformation of the central nervous system (CNS) that can be associated with other concurrent anomalies.
Borislav Kitov, Ivo Kehayov
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Essential embryology for the Canadian pathologists’ assistant

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Pathologists' assistants (PAs) are pivotal in healthcare, conducting autopsies and examining tissues under a pathologist's guidance. Embryology knowledge is crucial for PAs to accurately assess anomalies and identify pathologies. Yet, it is often overlooked in academic PA training programs.
Samantha H. Nacci, William Tsui, Fang‐I Lu, Avrum I. Gotlieb, Danielle C. Bentley   +4 more
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Changing Incidence, Outcome and Management of Myelomeningocele

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 2009
Pediatric neurosurgeons at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, review their long-term experience and the evolution of the etiology, diagnosis and management of patients born with myelomeningocele (MM) in 1975-1979 and followed for 25 years in a multi ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Utility of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Behavioral Interventions in the Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Population

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) describes a wide range of symptoms depending on neurologic diagnosis and the resulting bladder and sphincter dysfunction. This narrative review is designed to address the question regarding which NLUTD population benefits most from pelvic floor therapy and behavioral interventions, and ...
Sara M. Lenherr
wiley   +1 more source

Non-Targeted Metabolic Profiling of Cerebellum in Spina Bifida Fetal Rats

Metabolites, 2023
Spina bifida, known more commonly as myelomeningocele, is a neural tube defect that results in herniation of the cerebellum through the foramen magnum into the central canal as part of the Chiari II malformation.
Evan Thielen, Marc Oria, Miki Watanabe-Chailland, Kristin Lampe, Lindsey Romick-Rosendale, Jose L. Peiro   +5 more
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Improving the Patient Experience in Pediatric Cystometrography: A Prospective Observational Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Cystometrography, despite its invasive nature, is a crucial investigation for understanding and managing the bladder in children with neurogenic, non‐neurogenic and congenital bladder conditions. Results are influenced by child behaviors and artefacts, but results can be critical in developing patient‐specific management plans ...
Assia Comella, Amy Bodley, Hayley Nugara, Edwina Mcdonald, Neil Price, Elizabeth Dally, Chris Kimber, Kiarash Taghavi   +7 more
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Impact of Fetoscopic Surgery on the Myometrium: Experimental Study in an Ovine Model of Myelomeningocele

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate uterine healing at delivery after fetoscopic myelomeningocele (MMC) closure in an ovine model. Methods This descriptive study was conducted in Romane ewes. Fetal MMC lesions were created after hysterotomy at 75 days of gestation.
Enora Parc, Eugénie Jolivet, Corentin Maillet, Yoann Athiel, Jean‐Marie Jouannic, Lucie Guilbaud   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Layered Closure of Lumbosacral Myelomeningocele Defects with Bilateral Paraspinous Muscle and Composite Fasciocutaneous Flaps

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Summary:. Robust, reliable, and reproducible closure of lumbosacral myelomeningocele defects remains a challenge. In infants with lumbosacral myelomeningocele defects, multiple methods of soft tissue coverage have been described.
Kathleen A. Holoyda, MD, Erinn N. Kim, MD, Fatma B. Tuncer, MD, Dino Maglic, MD, Ray C. Hosein, MD, John R. Kestle, MD, Faizi A. Siddiqi, MD, Barbu R. Gociman, MD, PhD   +7 more
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Long-term follow-up of keystone perforator island flap in reconstructed myelomeningocele defects

JPRAS Open, 2023
Myelomeningocele (a type of spina bifida) is the most common congenital condition that causes lifelong physical disability and requires multi-system surgical procedures. Therefore, it is paramount to reconstruct them using a stable and robust method that
Tetyana Kelly, James Leong
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MRI in Sheep Model for Myelomeningocele Repair Using a Novel Polymer and Other Dural Patches

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare postnatal MRI outcomes after prenatal myelomeningocele repair using three different dural substitutes. Method 32 sheep fetuses were included, with 34.3%(11/32) serving as healthy controls and the remaining undergoing prenatal spinal lumbar defect creation to recreate a myelomeningocele in the fetus.
Usha D. Nagaraj, Marc Oria, Soner Duru, Chia‐Ying Lin, Beth M. Kline‐Fath, Jose L. Peiro   +5 more
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