Outcome of fetal meningomyelocele after vaginal delivery

Eight neonates with meningomyelocele were delivered vaginally. Diagnosis of meningomyelocele was made by ultrasonography during the latter half of pregnancy in three patients. The remaining five did not have ultrasound examination during the antenatal period. None of the meningomyelocele sacs (less...

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Published inJournal of reproductive medicine Vol. 32; no. 8; p. 597
Main Authors Hadi, H A, Loy, R A, Long, Jr, E M, Martin, S A, Devoe, L D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1987
Subjects
Adult
Delivery, Obstetric
Female
Fetal Diseases - diagnosis
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Maternal Age
Meningomyelocele - diagnosis
Parity
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Eight neonates with meningomyelocele were delivered vaginally. Diagnosis of meningomyelocele was made by ultrasonography during the latter half of pregnancy in three patients. The remaining five did not have ultrasound examination during the antenatal period. None of the meningomyelocele sacs (less than or equal to 4 cm in diameter) was ruptured at the time of delivery. Cesarean section may not be necessary for all fetuses with meningomyelocele.
ISSN:0024-7758