It can return both false positives (results that indicate the condition may be present, when really it is not) and false negatives (results that indicate that the condition is not present, when really it is). [columbiaspine.org]

Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only (OBQ11.90) A 4-year-old girl with an L3 myelomeningocele presents for routine follow-up. [orthobullets.com]

Arnold Chiari malformation This is present in almost all children with myelomeningocele. It mainly involves the lower part of the brain, but the anatomy of the whole brain is affected. [gosh.nhs.uk]

Other congenital disorders or birth defects may also be present in a child with myelomeningocele. Eight out of ten children with this condition have hydrocephalus. [medlineplus.gov]

While surgery may prevent symptoms from getting worse, it cannot correct any damage to the spinal cord of nerves that is already present. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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  Symptoms that can occur with Chiari malformations include repeated aspirations (breathing in saliva or food), apnea (pauses in breathing), neck pains, and weakness in the arms. Dr. [columbiaspine.org]

Our doctors can consult with you about what to expect and what treatment your baby might need. [seattlechildrens.org]

Future treatments for spina bifida [fetus.ucsf.edu]

Early surgery on the spinal cord may help the child to regain a normal level of functioning and prevent further neurological deterioration.[5] Last updated: 4/24/2012 Treatment Treatment Treatment for myelomeningocele typically involves surgery to repair [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Why choose Michigan Medicine Michigan Medicine’s Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center is a leader in myelomeningocele care. Our Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center specializes in prenatal diagnosis, management, and treatment before a child is born. [mottchildren.org]

Intellectual prognosis is very good for the majority of children, most of whom will go on to full time education. Recreational and employment opportunities are better now than at any time in the past. [gosh.nhs.uk]

At the end of the second day, patients meet with specialists at the center to discuss the diagnostic findings, treatment options and long-term prognosis. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

This involves operating on the baby within a few days after birth to close the opening in the spine to prevent infection and prevent further injury to the spinal cord and nerves. However, it cannot correct the defects in the spinal cord and nerves. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

This operation is necessary to close the defect and to prevent serious complications. Unfortunately, the surgery does not “cure” myelomeningocele. [columbiaspine.org]

While surgery may prevent symptoms from getting worse, it cannot correct any damage to the spinal cord of nerves that is already present. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

We do know what can help prevent myelomeningoceles. Early in pregnancy, it is very important for women to get enough folic acid in their diets. This vitamin helps the baby’s neural tube develop properly. [seattlechildrens.org]