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What are treatments for spina bifida?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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Aggressive surgical and medical management. Initial surgery.Subsequent surgery.physical therapy,bracing,and other orthopedic assistance.periodic bladder catheterization,surgical diversion of urine,and antibiotics are used to protect urinary function.

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