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Percutaneous fetoscopic closure of large open spina bifida using a bilaminar skin substitute

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
We have described previously our percutaneous fetoscopic technique for the treatment of open spina bifida (OSB). However, approximately 20–30% of OSB defects are too large to allow primary skin closure.
D. L. Pedreira, G. Acácio, R. Gonçalves, R. Sá, R. Brandt, R. Chmait, E. Kontopoulos, R. Quintero   +7 more
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Should We Consider Sacral Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction? ICI‐RS 2025

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To explore the boundary of clinical use of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), identifying barriers to approval and early‐impact research questions. Methods This review is derived from a proposal discussion at the International Consultation on Incontinence‐Research Society in Bristol in ...
Marcus J. Drake, Mathijs de Rijk, Stefania Musco, Jalesh Panicker, Michał Późniak, Nikita Bhatt, Brigitte Schurch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Arsenic modifies the effect of folic acid in spina bifida prevention, a large hospital-based case-control study in Bangladesh

Environmental Health
Background Spina bifida, a developmental malformation of the spinal cord, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Although folic acid-based preventive strategies have been successful in reducing rates of spina bifida, some areas ...
Chih-Fu Wei, Sudipta Kumer Mukherjee, Sheikh Muhammad Ekramullah, D. M. Arman, Md Joynul Islam, Mubinul Azim, Asifur Rahman, Md Nafaur Rahman, Md Ziauddin, Gwen Tindula, Hafiza Sultana Suchanda, Diana F. Gomberg, Marc G. Weisskopf, Liming Liang, Benjamin C. Warf, David C. Christiani, Maitreyi Mazumdar   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiology and morbidity of spina bifida in Hispanic Americans: a systematic review

BMJ Public Health
Objective To comprehensively describe the epidemiology and morbidity of spina bifida in Hispanic Americans and identify risk factors associated with the increased prevalence of spina bifida.Design A systematic review was conducted in accordance with ...
Roxanna M Garcia, Sandi K Lam, Sunny Abdelmageed, Megan Votoupal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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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Can atlas spina bifida-occulta be a cause of cervicogenic headaches? [PDF]

, 2015
Cervicogenic headaches are a nosologic entity recently recognized. In our common practice, we have noticed a relative frequency of the atlas spina-bifida occulta during the brain CT scan realized for headaches without cranio-encephalic causes or any ...
Amégninou Mawuko Yao Adigo, Ignéza Komi Agbotsou, Kokou Adambounou, Komlanvi Victor Adjénou, Kpalma Duga Bakpatina-Batako, Lama Kegdigoma Agoda-Kousséma, Oni Djagnikpo   +6 more
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Analysis of Mortality among Neonates and Children with Spina Bifida: An International Registry‐Based Study, 2001‐2012

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 2019
Background Medical advancements have resulted in better survival and life expectancy among those with spina bifida, but a significantly increased risk of perinatal and postnatal mortality for individuals with spina bifida remains.
M. Bakker, V. Kancherla, M. Canfield, E. Bermejo-Sánchez, J. Cragan, S. Dastgiri, H. D. de Walle, M. Feldkamp, B. Groisman, M. Gatt, P. Hurtado-Villa, K. Kallen, D. Landau, N. Lelong, J. L. López Camelo, Laura Martínez, M. Morgan, O. Mutchinick, W. Nembhard, A. Pierini, A. Sipek, A. Rissmann, E. Szabová, G. Tagliabue, W. Wertelecki, I. Zarante, P. Mastroiacovo   +26 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

What Is Required for AI to Improve the Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction? ICI‐RS 2025

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to improve the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). Its effective deployment requires prioritization, regulatory oversight, rigorous validation, and clinician and patient engagement.
Glenn T. Werneburg, Michel Wyndaele, John E. Speich, Enrico Finazzi Agro, Mo Belal, Sachin Malde, George Bou Kheir, Emre Huri, Arjun K. Nambiar, Giovanni Mosiello, Riccardo Lombardo, Phil Toozs‐Hobson, Christopher R. Chapple, Alan J. Wein, Paul Abrams, Kevin Rademakers   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Replication and exploratory analysis of 24 candidate risk polymorphisms for neural tube defects. [PDF]

, 2014
BackgroundNeural tube defects (NTDs), which are among the most common congenital malformations, are influenced by environmental and genetic factors. Low maternal folate is the strongest known contributing factor, making variants in genes in the folate ...
Abaan, Hatice Ozel, Brody, Lawrence C, Browne, Marilyn L, Caggana, Michele, Kay, Denise M, Kirke, Peadar N, McGrath, Emily C, Mills, James L, Molloy, Anne M, Pangilinan, Faith, Parle-McDermott, Anne, Scott, John M, Shane, Barry, Sutton, Marie, Troendle, James F   +14 more
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Growing up with spina bifida: bridging the gaps in the transition of care from childhood to adulthood.

Neurosurgical Focus, 2019
Spina bifida is the most common nonchromosomal birth defect, resulting in permanent disability of multiple organ systems, yet compatible with long-term survival.
Smruti K. Patel, Brittany Staarmann, Alexander M Heilman, A. Mains, Jason Woodward, K. Bierbrauer   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source