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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
wiley   +1 more source

Interhemispheric fissure distortion in fetal open spina bifida: an under‐recognized prenatal ultrasound finding

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To describe, characterize and determine the frequency of interhemispheric fissure (IHF) distortion on ultrasound in fetuses with open spina bifida (OSB), evaluate its association with other intracranial findings and biometric parameters and assess its evolution after prenatal closure of the spinal defect.
L. S. Carmant, Y. Kunpalin, M. Kasimov, T. Van Mieghem, Y. Fisher, P. Shannon, E. Miller, S. Shinar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Anatomical–Motor Level Discrepancy in Prenatal Diagnosis of Open Spinal Dysraphism: A 12‐Year Retrospective Observational Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To quantify the discrepancy between anatomical and motor levels in foetuses with open spinal dysraphism and identify prenatal factors associated with this difference. We also examined associations between anatomical level and ultrasound findings. Design Retrospective observational study.
Silvia Arévalo, Elena Moreno, Mar Meléndez, Carlos Giné, Carlota Rodó, Alba Casellas, Alba Farràs, Manel Mendoza, Nerea Maiz   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Risk Factors for Complications Following Paediatric Neuromuscular and Syndromic Scoliosis Correction Surgery: A Systematic Review

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Paediatric neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis patients have multiple medical comorbidities that increase the risk of postoperative complications. There is a lack of consistent literature assessing the specific risk factors for complications following scoliosis correction surgery in this high‐risk cohort.
Mai Pham, Mia A. Percival, Moya Vandeleur, Giuliana Antolovich, Kris Lundine   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Functional Classification System

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Functional Classification System (SMAFCS) is a new four‐level functional mobility classification for spinal muscular atrophy, derived from Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded (HFMSE) thresholds and Functional Mobility Scale (FMS) groupings.
Jason J. Howard, H. Kerr Graham, M. Wade Shrader, Mary Schroth, Manish Kumar, Sadettin Ciftci   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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Activity performance and participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional multicentre study in Brazil

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract summarizes the main findings of the study. Abstract Aim To evaluate direct, indirect, mediating, and moderating effects on the activity performance and participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), from the perspective of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Déborah E. Fontes, Kênnea M. A. Ayupe, Paula S. C. Chagas, Robert J. Palisano, Hércules R. Leite, Ana Cristina R. Camargos   +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
doaj   +1 more source