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Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair

Posted On: 06-24-2015
Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair

What is Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair?

During intrauterine myelomeningocele repair, a fetal myelomeningocele is closed. This procedure is performed as an attempt to prevent irreversible neurological damage.

Also Known As:

  • Intrauterine surgery
  • Pregnancy surgery
  • Fetal myelomeningocele repair
  • Open fetal myelomeningocele repair
  • Intrauterine myelomeningocele closure

Conditions Treated with Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair:

Intrauterine myelomeningocele repair is performed in cases of a myelomeningocele, which is a neural tube defect characterized by the spinal canal and vertebrae not forming properly and protruding in a sac from the back.

 

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to intrauterine myelomeningocele repair. Postnatal myelomeningocele repair is a surgical alternative.

Anesthesia with Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair:

Intrauterine myelomeningocele repair is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair:

Possible risks to the mother following intrauterine myelomeningocele repair include wound infection, uterine infection, infertility, amniotic fluid leak, bleeding, psychological stress and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience premature labor or delivery or to require delivery by cesarean section. Fetal death and damage to the nerve and spinal cord of the fetus can also occur.

Prognosis after Intrauterine Myelomeningocele Repair:

The prognosis for a positive end result following intrauterine myelomeningocele repair is not well known.

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