Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

LATE PRESENTING MENINGOMYELOCELE: REVIEW OF TEN CASES

Ravishankar Prasad, Rohit Agarwal

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Introduction: Spina bifida is a spinal cord malformation that occurs as a defect of the neural tube (ie, the emyonic structure that develops into the spinal cord and ain). Usually presents since birth and ideally operated within 48 hrs of birth. The present study is a compilation of cases who presented quiet late and were operated successfully. Material and Method: The present study is a retrospective analysis of ten cases of lumbosacral meningomyelocele operated at more than 3months age at lifeline hospital and R.K. Mission hospital Varanasi during 2010–2015. A detail record was made of the presenting features, neurological signs, investigations, surgery and outcome. Results: All patients presented to us after 3 months age with no or very little neurological deficit with normal overlying skin. MRI was done in all the cases. All the patients were operated and recovered very well. Conclusion: lumbar meningomyelocele is a congenital condition, although should be operated within 48hrs of life, some ignored cases with intact and healthy skin cover may grow normally and can be operated at any age

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Ravishankar Prasad, Rohit Agarwal Late Presenting Meningomyelocele: Review of Ten Cases International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 1 January 2016

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