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Localization Of Cyst Of Myelomeningocele Among Pediatric Patients
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Localization Of Cyst Of Myelomeningocele Among Pediatric Patients
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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IAA.ZONE/261798619482
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Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency distribution of myelomeningocele cyst location among pediatric patients at a tertiarycare hospital of Karachi.Study Design and Setting: This cross sectional study was conducted in outpatient department of neurosurgery ward ofJPMC.Methodology: All fifty male and female babies having myelomeningocele, newly born to more than 12 months of age,who presented in outpatient department of neurosurgery ward of JPMC during the period of six months were included inthe study. Verbal informed consent of the parents was taken and babies were examined for the location, size and associatedcomplains of myelomeningocele.Results: The patients presented mainly in the age group of newly born to 3months. Majority of them were males. Atonicbladder and bowel along with paralysis of lower limbs were uniformly found associated features. Among male patientsdistribution of myelomeningocele was 3% each in cervical and thoraci...
