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Meningocele is a type of spina bifida, where the spinal cord has developed normally but the meninges (membranes covering the spinal cord) protrude from a spinal opening. Symptoms of menigocele can vary, with some people having few or no symptoms similar to spina bifida, and other people having partial paralysis.
Meningocele is a type of spina bifida, where the spinal cord has developed normally but the meninges (membranes covering the spinal cord) protrude from a spinal opening. Symptoms of menigocele can vary, with some people having few or no symptoms similar to spina bifida, and other people having partial paralysis.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoA meningocele is a protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the spine (Spina Bifida) forming a sac or cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
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∙ 13y agoA myelomeningocele is the most severe type of spina bifida because the spinal cord has herniated into the protruding sac. Neural tissue and nerves may be exposed.
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∙ 13y agoA meningocele repair is a surgical procedure performed to repair an abnormal opening in the spinal column (called spina bifida) by draining excess fluid and closing the opening.
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What is meningocele repair used to treat?
A meningocele repair is a surgical procedure performed to repair an abnormal opening in the spinal column (called spina bifida) by draining excess fluid and closing the opening.
What are the results of meningocele and myelomeningocele repair?
A meningocele repair can have excellent results, as neural tissue does not extend into the protruding sac. In myelomeningocele, the amount of exposed neural tissue will determine the extent of lower limb weakness, or paralysis.
Where can I learn more about meningocele repair?
Senisi, Ellen B. All Kinds of Friends, Even Green! Woodbine House, November 2002.
What are the risks with meningocele and myelomeningocele repair?
Surgical risks include infection and bleeding. Anesthesia risks include a reaction to the medications used, including difficulty breathing.
What is a spinal fusion?
meningocele
Are there any alternatives to meningocele repair?
There is no alternative to surgical repair. Risk of infection and damage to the spine and brain is high with an opening to the spine, so surgery is necessary to close the opening and drain the excess fluid that could put pressure on the brain.
How is an infant cared for after meningocele repair?
The infant will first spend some time in the recovery room , and then be transferred to an intensive care unit . The infant will be monitored for signs of excess bleeding and infection.
Who performs the meningocele repair?
needs to be done by a surgeon specializing in pediatric neurosurgery . It is best performed in a hospital with a pediatric intensive care unit available to closely monitor the infant after the surgery.
Herniation of a cranial or spinal membrane?
meningocele
What caused the scar on Dabney Coleman head?
MENINGOCELE??
what caused scar on dabney colemans head?
MENINGOCELE??
What is a spinal fusion disorder?
different defects of the spine
