Meningocele repair

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Alternate Names : Myelomeningocele repair, Myelomeningocele closure, Myelodysplasia repair, Spinal dysraphism repair, Meningomyelocele repair, Neural tube defect repair, Spina bifida repair

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The long-term result depends on the condition of the spinal cord and nerves. Outcomes range from normal development to paralysis (paraplegia).

Infants may require about 2 weeks in the hospital after surgery.

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Review Date : 10/16/2006
Reviewed By : J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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Meningocele repair

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