Uterovaginal prolapse in a newborn with meningomyelocele: case report

Neural Tube Defects are a group of congenital malformations in which the spinal column is bifid as a result of failed closure of the embryonic neural tube. Although not common, they may be complicated with pelvic organ prolapse mostly due to abnormal innervation and the resulting atrophy of the pelvic floor musculature.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - April 14, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alper Aykanat, Ebru Solako ğlu, Burçak Bilginer, Hasan Tolga Çelik, Şule Yiğit Source Type: research