Prevalence of the Chiari/Hydrosyringomyelia Complex in Adults with Spina Bifida: Preliminary Results

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Authors

Geoff McDonnell · Hydrocephalus Association

Abstract

These early results suggest that the prevalence of the C/HS complex is high in adults with SB and cannot be predicted by neurological examination alone. Given past experience, the need for continued neurological follow up in a large proportion of the SB population throughout adulthood is likely to be essential.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Volume 10, Issue S 1, pp. 18-19

DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072407

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