title: [Diastematomyelia. Study of 69 cases (author's transl)].
abstract: We wish to share our experience in the study of 69 cases of diastematomyelia in children. Our definition is very restrictive. There is an important female predominance noted (3.6:1) Patients usually consult for orthopedic problems. Skin lesions often associated with this condition, lead to radiological investigation, especially if there are also orthopedic and/or neurological problems. Neurological and sphingteral impairments were present mainly in our elderly patients. Myelogram with a liposoluble substance has been helpful in allowing us to propose surgery in most cases. Post-surgery complications are minimized if synthetic materials are avoided for duroplasty. Post-operative results are satisfactory and we recommend surgery for preventive more than curative reasons.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009192:Myelography; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: La diastématomyélie. Etude de 69 cas.