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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

2- to 20-year myelomeningocele follow-up outcomes from a referral center in Southern Iran: the Shiraz experience.

Sina Zoghi, Mohammad Amin Mosayebi, Maryam Feili, Hossein Eskandari, Hadis Jalalinezhad, Mohammad Sadegh Masoudi, Reza Taheri

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Sina ZoghiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mohammad Amin Mosayebi *Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Maryam Feili *Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Hossein Eskandari *Student Research Committee, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Hadis Jalalinezhad *Student Research Committee, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
Mohammad Sadegh MasoudiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Reza TaheriShiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. reza.neuro@gmail.com.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · IRFasa University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

backgroundThe current convention for treatment of children with myelomeningocele (MMC) is timely surgical intervention combined with long-term follow-up by a multidisciplinary specialized team. This study aims to investigate the outcomes of MMC patients treated at Namazi Hospital.

methodsAll children presenting to Namazi Hospital with myelomeningocele between May 2001 and August 2020 were eligible for this study. For those with a documented telephone number, follow-up phone surveys with the patient's caregivers, on top of the review of the medical documents were carried out to assess mortality, morbidities, and the functional outcome of the care provided to them.

resultsA total of 125 patients were studied (62 females). All of the patients were followed up for a mean duration of 6.28 years (range 1-23 years). The majority were located in the lumbosacral area. All of the patients underwent postnatal surgical intervention for MMC in Namazi Hospital. Mean age at surgery was 9.51 days. There were statistically significant differences between urinary and bowel incontinence and presence of scoliosis, MMT grading of the lower limbs, school attendance, number of readmissions, and requirement of laminectomy at the initial surgical intervention.

conclusionsThis study is the first to characterize the long-term outcomes of MMC patients in Iran. This study illustrates that there is a great need for improved access to and coordination of care in antenatal, perioperative, and long-term stages to improve morbidity and mortality.

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MeningomyeloceleChildFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfant, NewbornIranPregnancyReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesEducationFollow-upIncontinenceMeningomyeloceleOutcome

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