Neuroprotective properties of erythropoietin (Epo) and its receptor (EpoR) in open spinal dysraphism (OSD): an investigation of EpoR expression in a rat OSD model, along with in vitro studies on the neuroprotective effects of Epo on rat spinal cord-derived neural progenitor cells. [PDF]
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Neurosurgical strategy based on the type of occult spinal dysraphism in omphalocele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects complex: A review of 10 cases. [PDF]
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Lumbosacral tuft of hair as a key stigma for early detection of occult spinal dysraphism: A case report of diastematomyelia with tethered cord in a newborn. [PDF]
Farhadi R, Kazemi SA, Godazandeh F.
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Contiguous diastematomyelia with tethered cord, intradural extramedullary dermoid tumor, and lipomyelomeningocele: A unique case of spinal dysraphism. [PDF]
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Clean intermittent catheterisation determinants and caregiver adherence in paediatric patients with spinal dysraphism and spinal cord injury in a paediatric spinal differences clinic: a mixed methods study protocol. [PDF]
Wickham A, Russell CL, Gatti JM.
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Use of ultrasound to estimate the prevalence of occult spinal dysraphism in children undergoing urogenital and anorectal surgeries: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Toms AS, Rai E, John NC, Panwar J.
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The practitioner is faced with the challenge of identifying occult presentations of spinal dysraphism and providing follow-up treatment of foot and leg deformities. The initial symptoms of a spinal dysraphic condition may be subtle and involve the lower extremity. An increased understanding of spinal dysraphism will encourage early diagnosis and prompt
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Myoclonus in spinal dysraphism
Movement Disorders, 2003AbstractTwo cases of segmental myoclonus occurring in association with spinal dysraphism are described. In one, myoclonus of paralysed legs arose below a region of spinal cord lacking any normal function, illustrating the capacity of the isolated spinal cord to generate and maintain rhythmic activity independent of supraspinal influences.
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Spinal dysraphism (SD) is characterized by maldevelopment of neural tube, notochord, mesoderm and cutaneous ectoderm. Incidence of SD is 2-4/1000 live births. One hundred and nineteen patients operated from January 1991-June 1996 at Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, were studied.
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