title: The effects of selective surgery on the self-concept and attainments of children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
abstract: Self-Concept and attainment were examined in spina bifida children born before and after the introduction of selective surgery. It was expected that children born since the introduction of selection would be better adjusted and have a higher level of attainment. The results confirm that there are substantial differences between the two groups, with subjects born since the introduction of selective surgery functioning at a higher level.
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D009043:Motor Activity; D009048:Motor Skills; D011932:Reading; D012649:Self Concept; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D014796:Visual Perception