Spina Bifida, Myelomeningocele

The most crucial part of brain and spinal cord development occurs in the first 2 months inside the mother's womb. During this period, certain deficiencies and abnormalities can lead to a condition called Spina Bifida, where a part of the spinal cord develops improperly, resulting in an open exposure to the external environment, commonly known as myelomeningocele in babies born with an open spine. There can be various strength losses in the lower limbs, and urinary incontinence disorders are common.

Spinal Defects Should Be Closed

Foot deformities and spinal curvatures may be observed. Babies should undergo surgery shortly after birth to close the spinal openings. The surgeons at Liv Hospital Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic are highly experienced in this regard. Similarly, the form of myelomeningocele occurring on the head is called encephalocele. This is also a midline opening. Encephaloceles with disrupted skin integrity and exposure to the external environment require urgent surgery.