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01-05-2017 | Pediatric Urology (D Weiss, Section Editor)

Urological Outcomes of Myelomeningocele and Lipomeningocele

Authors: Yvonne Y. Chan, Samantha K. Sandlin, Eric A. Kurzrock

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 5/2017

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Spina bifida is caused by incomplete neural tube closure during the first trimester. This condition may lead to bowel and bladder dysfunction as well as truncal weakness and motor anomalies. Presentations vary between myelomeningoceles and lipomeningoceles and may result in different outcomes. This review seeks to explore our current understanding of the variations in outcomes between individuals with myelomeningocele and lipomeningocele.

Recent Findings

Prenatal intervention has become a standard of care for prenatal diagnoses of myelomeningocele and has been shown to reduce shunt placement and improve motor skills. However, urological benefit from early intervention remains to be seen. Early surgical repair, however, may be beneficial for patients with lipomeningocele.

Summary

Literature on the urological outcomes of patients with myelomeningocele and lipomeningocele is lacking. Further research is needed to better elucidate differences in long-term urological outcomes between these two pathologies.

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Title: Urological Outcomes of Myelomeningocele and Lipomeningocele
Authors: Yvonne Y. Chan
Samantha K. Sandlin
Eric A. Kurzrock
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-017-0684-9

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Urological Outcomes of Myelomeningocele and Lipomeningocele

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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Recent Findings

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