Protrusion of nerve tissue and its covering through a defect involving lumbosacral vertebrae
Caused by incomplete neural tube closure during 3 to 4 weeks’ gestation, thus exposing men...
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...
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 .
A comprehensive integrated team of specialists provides optimal care.
Ant...
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