Multiple congenital anomalies. An approach to management.
The multiplicity of problems associated with spina bifida and CHARGE syndrome illustrate a management approach for any child with multiple congenital anomalies. Specific etiology should be established whenever possible to accurately predict prognosis, complications, and recurrence risks. A systematic evaluation of individual medical, psychosocial, and developmental issues is necessary to rank priorities within these areas. A management team of specialists to deal with these priorities can then be assembled, and good communication among team members is essential.
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Boys Town National Institute, Omaha, Nebr.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002754:Choanal Atresia / Q000628:therapy; D003103:Coloboma / Q000628:therapy; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000628:therapy; D004423:Ear / Q000002:abnormalities; D005835:Genitalia / Q000002:abnormalities; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000628:therapy