Protrusion of nerve tissue and its covering through a defect in the vertebrae
Caused by incomplete neural tube closure during 3 to 4 weeks' gestation, thus exposing meninges and spina...
Examination of an infant's lower back reveals obvious meningomyelocele involving lumbosacral spine.
Typically flaccid paraparesis below...
Head circumference (infants)
Ocular status
Developmental status
Motor status, including grasp strength in cooperative patients
Urologic an...
Ganesh D, Sagayaraj BM, Barua RK, et al. Arnold Chiari malformation with spina bifida: a lost opportunity of folic acid supplementation. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014;8(12):OD01–OD03...
Q05.9 Spina bifida, unspecified
Q05.4 Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Q07.03 Arnold-Chiari syndrome with spina bifida and hydrocephalus
Q05.6 Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocep...
Maternal folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation prior to conception and through 1st trimester reduces risk significantly.
Referral to a comprehensive integrated team of specialists ...
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