Benefits of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Persist in School-Age Children
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A decade after the MOMS trial, new findings show significant physical and emotional benefits in school-age children who had prenatal surgery for spina bifida.
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A decade after the MOMS trial, new findings show significant physical and emotional benefits in school-age children who had prenatal surgery for spina bifida.
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New Research Related to Breastfeeding Late Preterm Infants with Spina Bifida
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A new “care map” for spina bifida seeks to enhance parental understanding of care during the hospitalization of their newborn infants with MMC.
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Jayant’s parents, Suni and Emily, temporarily relocated to Philadelphia to ensure their unborn son received the best care possible.
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For parents who find out their unborn baby has spina bifida, the biggest question is often “what do I do next?” Here’s advice on where to start.
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As director, Magnusson leads a robust, multidisciplinary team that provides coordinated care and consultative services to patients with spina bifida and spinal cord defects.
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For families facing a prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot, our CFDT and orthopaedic experts meet with families to discuss findings, postnatal management, treatment options, and long-term prognosis.
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A study of 183 children with spina bifida who had fetal surgery shows a clear-cut benefit in outcomes at 30 months, including ability to walk independently.
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Caitlin Chasar is achieving her dreams with fierce determination and the help of the Spina Bifida Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.