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Epidural Analgesia Decreases Narcotic Requirements in Low Level Spina Bifida Patients Undergoing Urologic Laparotomy for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose Concern of anatomical anomalies and worsening neurologic symptoms has prevented widespread use of epidural catheters in patients with low level spina bifida (LLSB). We hypothesize that thoracic epidural placement in the T9-T10 interspace is safe
Cain, Mark P. +6 more
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Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Maintenance of bladder filling and urinary storage at low intravesical pressures is fundamental to minimizing risk to the upper urinary tract. Bladder compliance describes the relationship between the bladder volume and the change in detrusor pressure during the filling phase of urodynamics.
Eric Rovner +5 more
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Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) in children with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and/or lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). Materials and Methods A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
Zoe S. Gan +4 more
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Condition-related knowledge among children and adolescents with spina bifida in a Swedish county
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 2012 Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect, resulting in physical and cognitive dysfunctions. Condition-related knowledge among children and adolescents with spina bifida is essential to facilitate independent management of their condition. The aim was to
Lina Strömfors +3 more
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Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023 Whether it is for collaboration on folic acid fortification or the standardization of care efforts concerning neurogenic bowel dysfunction, a global forum on neural tube defects related issues is needed. Propitiously, the 2023 Spina Bifida World Congress
Jonathan Castillo +3 more
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Epidemiologic aspects of neural tube defects in South East Iran [PDF]
, 2006 Objectives: To investigate the rate of neural tube defects (NTDs) and their relation to gender, maternal age, consanguineous marriage, season, and drug consumption in Birjand, Iran.
Afshar, M., Farhud, D., Golalipour, M.J.
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Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Literature Review [PDF]
, 2019 Background Improving value in healthcare means optimizing outcomes and minimizing costs. The emerging pay-for-performance era requires understanding of the effect of healthcare services on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Desai, Virendra R. +4 more
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Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In utero interventions are transformative in addressing genetic and anatomic conditions during fetal development. Next generation sequencing enables early genetic testing, playing a pivotal role in prenatal decision‐making by supporting risk stratification, precise and timely diagnosis, which directly informs eligibility for fetal surgical and
Matthew A. Shear +7 more
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Uncovering the Genetic Landscape of Spinal Dysraphism: A Retrospective Analysis of 150 Fetal Cases
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Spinal dysraphism (SD) results from incomplete neural tube closure and encompasses a heterogeneous group of congenital anomalies with genetic and environmental etiologies. Although genetic contributions are recognized, causative variants remain insufficiently defined, and the clinical implications of extended genetic testing on ...
I. Bedei +9 more
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Urology Case ReportsSpina bifida is a congenital condition that often leads to significant urological complications, including an increased risk of kidney and bladder stones.
Zoltán Kiss +3 more
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