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  • Title: Thoracolumbar myelocele repair: how I do it.
    Author: Zimmermann N, Messerer M, Vandenbulcke A.
    Journal: Acta Neurochir (Wien); 2024 Jun 17; 166(1):270. PubMed ID: 38884665.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Myelocele is a rare form of open spina bifida. Surgical repair is recommended prenatally or in the first 48 h. In some cases, the repair may be delayed, and specific surgical factors need to be considered. METHOD: We give a brief overview of the surgical anatomy, followed by a description of the surgical repair of a thoracolumbar Myelocele in an 11-month-old child. CONCLUSION: Surgical repair of the Myelocele stabilizes the neurological status, prevents local and central nervous system infections. The understanding of Myelocele anatomy enables its removal while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible and restoring normal anatomy.
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