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Myelomeningocele (Children)


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Alternate Names : Spina Bifida

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Complications

difficult delivery with problems subsequent to traumatic birth (including cerebral palsy and decreased oxygen to the brain)
permanent disability, with weakness or paralysis of legs
loss of bowel or bladder control
frequent urinary tract infections
meningitis
coexisting defects (hydrocephalus or other defects)

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Review Date : 2/10/2003
Reviewed By : Chayim Newmark, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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