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Quinn Burnette
Quinn Burnetteover 7 years ago
Myelomeningocele

Myelomeningocele

this is a defect in the spinal cord and spine which comes under the condition of Spina bifida which is treatable. The standard treatment is a surgical repair.it aims to prevent further damage to the nervous tissue and prevent infections.

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over 7 years ago

Amazes me that this can be repaired on fetus

over 7 years ago

I know! Medicine is amazing!!!

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over 7 years ago

Studies recommend taking folic acid before a planned pregnancy to prevent ☺neural tube defects

over 7 years ago

Before & During! But if you're taking prenatal vitamins than there is already folic acid in them.

over 7 years ago

Thank you so much for reminding me!😊

over 7 years ago

This is one of the more advanced stages though called myelomeningocele, pretty dangerous unlike the regular spina bifida which does not have symptoms

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