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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1996; 6: 15-16
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1071030
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The Benefits of Team Treatment and Control of Adult Patients with Spinal Dysraphism

J. H. Begeer , A. L. Staal-Schreinemachers
  • Department of Child Neurology, University Hospital. Hanseplein 1, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

We investigated the outcome of newly referred patients to our spina bifida team in the period 1989-1994. 12 of 42 patients had spina bifida occulta, 8 had a meningocele and 22 a myelomeningocele. More than half of the patients underwent an operation which was beneficial to them. 13 operations for a tethered cord syndrome were performed with good results. In 15 patients referral delay caused unnecessary and mostly irreversible harm. Lifelong regular control by members of a spina bifida team is, therefore, highly recommended.

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Adults - Spinal dysraphism - Team control - Tethered cord

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