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Spina Bifida

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Urological Emergencies

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Abstract

Abnormal development of the spinal canal and cord is the most common cause of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children. Spina bifida, also known as myelodysplasia, is a general term that describes various abnormal conditions affecting spinal cord function. Meningocele occurs when the meninges without neural elements extend beyond the vertebral canal. When the meninges are accompanied by neural elements, a myelomeningocele results. Lipomyelomeningocele occurs when fatty tissue has developed within the cord structures, and all elements evaginate beyond the vertebral canal.

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  1. Department of Urology, Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA

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Nguyen, H.T. (2005). Spina Bifida. In: Wessells, H., McAninch, J.W. (eds) Urological Emergencies. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-886-2:363

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