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Myelomeningocele Surgery

Myelomeningocele is a complex type of surgery used to address birth defects, such as spina bifida, that affect the spine. During this surgery, a surgeon will repair the damaged section of the spine by closing the opening in the spine, known as the neural tube defect, and reduce the risk of further neurological damag…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2997-2086 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Myelomeningocele is a complex type of surgery used to address birth defects, such as spina bifida, that affect the spine. During this surgery, a surgeon will repair the damaged section of the spine by closing the opening in the spine, known as the neural tube defect, and reduce the risk of further neurological damage. Myelomeningocele surgery is important because it helps to preserve the overall health of the patient and can help to improve mobility and mobility-related quality of life. In some cases, this surgery can even help to restore bladder and bowel control. It is often considered to be a successful treatment that can have life-long benefits for the patient.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

The Evolution of Fetal Surgery

Knezevich MichelleCorresponding author
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
Fetal Surgery doi:10.14302/issn.2997-2086.jfs-17-1663

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Fetal Surgery (ISSN 2997-2086).

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