title: Social circumstances affecting the initial management of children with myelomeningocele in Nigeria.
abstract: Myelomeningocele is a common congenital abnormality in Nigeria and poses even more problems with rehabilitation than in developed countries. However, some factors peculiar to developing countries, as well societal norms in Nigeria, affect the management decision for these patients. These factors are discussed and their relative contribution to the over-all outcome is assessed.
authors.affiliation: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Mezue
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Eze
mesh_terms: D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D009549:Nigeria; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors