Neurodevelopmental outcome in children with spina bifida aperta repaired prenatally versus postnatally: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: The risk for neurodevelopmental impairment is similar in the prenatally operated group compared to the postnatal repair group, despite an increased prematurity risk. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
PMID: 30520204 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - December 6, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Inversetti A, Van der Veeken L, Thompson D, Jansen K, Van Calenbergh F, Joyeux L, Bosteels J, Deprest J Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research