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3 Major Issues with Prenatal and Postnatal Spina Bifida Surgery
1.
2. Scientific and Common Name
Scientific name as well as common name
is Spina Bifida
However the 3 types are called
Spina Bifida Occulta-
Hidden
Meningocele-
Meninges push through
hole of the back
Myelomeningocele-
Spinal cord and meningies
push through hole of the back
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http://www.spinabifida.net
3. Cause and Transmitted
Spina Bifida is caused by the failure
of the babies spine to close properly
during the first month of pregnancy
Most cases there is no familial
connection
Low levels of folic acid before and
during pregnancy possibly partake in the cause
Consume 0.4 mg per day through out first trimester
Eggs, Orange juice, Dark green leafy vegetables
Theory that viruses might play a role, since there is a
higher rate of this defect in newborns during winter
months
High fever in pregnancy may increase a woman’s
risk
Women with epilepsy who have taken Valpriolic acid
increases risk as well
4. Targeted Population
No specific targeted population, anyone
can get it
1 out of 800 babies are affected
To reduce changes, it is
recommended to take
folic acid
Women who have epilepsy
and take valpriolc acid to
control seizures have
a higher risk
Educational Resource about Spina Bifida
http://www.spinabifida.net
5. Where and How
This condition can affect the entire
length on the CNS, including the brain
as well as the entire spine
Most cases have lots of brain
abnormalities, resulting in
hydrocephalus
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http://www.spinabifida.net
6. Symptoms
Spina Bifida Occulta has no outward signs or
symptoms besides a birthmark on the lower
spine
Spina Bifida Manifesta
Loss of bladder/bowel control
Loss of sensation
Possibly paralysis of legs
Weakness in hips, legs, and feet
Possible abnormalities in feet
Hydrocephalus
Meningitis
UTI’s
Educational Resource about Spina Bifida
http://www.spinabifida.net
7. Prognosis
Most individuals live well into adulthood
depending on how bad their condition is
Usually this condition can be surgically
corrected if needed
Problems occur later in life, as the individual
hits puberty
-More loss of function
-Orthopedic problems
-Foot/ankle deformities
-Dislocation of hips
Most individuals use a wheelchair,
walker, or crutches
Educational Resource about Spina Bifida
http://www.spinabifida.net