| Fetal surgery for myelomeningocele. | |
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PMID: 19559329 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fetal intervention for myelomeningocele (MMC) may improve hydrocephalus and hindbrain herniation associated with the Arnold-Chiari II malformation and may reduce the need for ventriculoperitoneal shunting. As of now, there is little evidence that prenatal repair of MMC improves neurologic function. MMC is the first nonlethal disease under consideration and study for fetal surgery. As a result, potential improvements in outcome must be balanced with maternal safety and well-being, in addition to that of the unborn patient. |
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Authors:
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Shinjiro Hirose; Diana L Farmer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in perinatology Volume: 36 ISSN: 1557-9840 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Perinatol Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-29 Completed Date: 2009-10-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501306 Medline TA: Clin Perinatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 431-8, xi Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Fetal Treatment Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0570, USA. hiroses@surgery.ucsf.edu |
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Animals Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis, surgery* Fetus / surgery* Humans Meningomyelocele / diagnosis, embryology, surgery* Neurosurgical Procedures / methods* Pregnancy Prenatal Diagnosis Treatment Outcome |
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