Understanding Spina Bifida: Types and Effects
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What is Spina bifida?

  • A disease that only affects the spinal cord
  • A type of birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord (correct)
  • A neural tube defect that primarily affects the tissues surrounding the spinal cord
  • A condition that causes major damage to the upper body mobility

    • Which type of Spina bifida causes a sac of fluid containing part of the spinal cord and nerves to come through an opening in the baby’s back?

  • Spina Bifida Occulta
  • Spinal Cord Hair Tuft
  • Spinal Nerves Myelomeningocele (correct)
  • Spinal Fluid Meningocele

    • Which type of Spina bifida causes a spinal fluid-filled sac to come through in the baby’s back, but the spinal cord is not in the sac?

  • Spina Bifida Occulta
  • Spinal Nerves Myelomeningocele
  • Spinal Fluid Meningocele (correct)
  • Spinal Cord Hair Tuft

    • Who coined the term 'spina bifida'?

    <p>Claes Piereszoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Spina Bifida Occulta refer to?

    <p>A condition with a small gap in the spine, but no opening or sac in the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the preferred surgical treatment for spina bifida improved in 1967 by Sharrard?

    <p>Prenatal repair of myelomeningocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were two big factors linked to higher chances of babies with spina bifida not surviving?

    <p>Being born prematurely and having a low birth weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication of spina bifida is characterized by abnormal fluid buildup and is often treated with shunts?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prescribed medicine to prevent upper urinary tract complications for those with myelomeningocele?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressants (imipramine hydrochloride)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the surgical concepts to repair spina bifida in 1918?

    <p>Charles H. Frazier</p> Signup and view all the answers

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