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Osteoporosis in Paediatric Patients with Spina Bifida [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The prevalence andmorbidity associated with osteoporosis and fractures in patients with spina bifida (SB) highlight the importance of osteoporosis prevention and treatment in early childhood; however, the issue has received little attention.
Calado, E, Loff, C, Marreiros, H
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Cutaneous markers of spinal dysraphism: A cross sectional study

open access: yesIndian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2018
Background: Spinal dysraphism is a rare condition where there are many cutaneous markers which will help a dermatologist to arrive at early diagnosis and prevent complications.
Farhana Tahseen Taj
doaj   +1 more source

Magnetic resonance imaging in the prenatal diagnosis of neural tube defects [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
OBJECTIVE: To assess the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the prenatal diagnosis of neural tube defects (NTDs). BACKGROUND: NTDs comprise a heterogeneous group of congenital anomalies that derive from the failure of the neural tube to close ...
A. Zugazaga Cortazar   +4 more
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Neurourological complications in patients with myelodisplasia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Spina bifida is a frequently seen congenital anomaly which is compatible with life. During the embryological period the defects in the closure of neural tube leads to open or closed spinal dysraphism.
Cüneyt Göçmez   +2 more
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Open meningocele associated with a cervical spinal arachnoid cyst and Arnold Chiari malformation type II, a case report

open access: yesArchives of Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2022
Introduction: Spina bifida is a congenital malformation involving the vertebral spine with different presentations ranging from occult defects to large cutaneous defects exposing tissue and nerves.
Yamila Basilotta Marquez   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delayed Repair of Myelomeningoceles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Objective: Myelomeningocele is a defect that is typically surgically repaired within the first few days of life in developed countries to minimize the risk of meningitis.
Tye, Gary   +2 more
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Genetic analysis of spinal dysraphism with a hamartomatous growth (appendix) of the spinal cord: a case series

open access: yesBMC Neurology, 2020
Background Spinal dysraphism with a hamartomatous growth (appendix) of the spinal cord is better known as herniated spinal cord. There are many arguments in favour of considering it a developmental defect.
Ronald H. M. A. Bartels   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rudimentary meningocele: remnant of a neural tube defect? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Background: Rudimentary meningocele, a malformation in which meningothelial elements are present in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, has been described in the past, under a variety of different terms and has also been referred to as cutaneous meningioma.
El Shabrawi-Caelen, Laila   +5 more
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Diagnostic value of spinal ultrasound compared to MRI for diagnosis of spinal anomalies in pediatrics

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2020
Background Spinal dysraphism (SD) is a spectrum of congenital disorders. MRI is the gold standard technique for diagnosis of SD. Spinal ultrasonography (USG) can be used as a screening tool for SD in infants.
Nermeen A. Tawfik   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The skeleton and musculature on foetal MRI [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used as an adjunct to ultrasound in prenatal imaging, the latter being the standard technique in obstetrical medicine.
Ursula Nemec   +7 more
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