Magnetic resonance imaging of dysraphic myelodysplasia. Findings in 56 children and adolescents with postrepair meningomyelocele.
The spinal cord in 56 children and adolescents was examined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) many years after neonatal surgery on a meningomyelocele (average age 12 years). In a high percentage of cases, the diagnosis "tethered cord" was made. Associated anomalies were found with a frequency of 21%. Typical findings are presented and the impact of these results on therapy planning is discussed.
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Fachbereich Kernspintomographie, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany.
Schwarz
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Ermert
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Higer
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Voth
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Pfannenstiel
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000175:diagnosis