myelomeningocele

Myelomeningocele (also called meningomyelocele) is a complex anomaly of the spine that causes a variety of spinal cord damage, or myelodysplasia. This is usually referred to as spina bifida and neural tube defects are categorized as (ie, the structure of the embryo that develops into the spinal cord and brain). Patients with myelomeningocele experienced extreme conditions such as paralysis and sensory loss, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and cognitive dysfunction.

Myelomeningocele is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system. In this disease of the spine and the meninges (membranes covering the spinal cord) protrude from the backs of children.

symptom
A newborn may have a bag that stands out in the back middle. The bags are not transparent when lit from behind. Other symptoms include:
Part or leg paralysis, weakness of the hips, legs, or feet can also occur in newborns, partial or complete lack of sensation, loss of bladder or bowel control.

treatment
Care is needed to reduce neurologic damage and complications such as infection, and help families cope with illness
this. Surgery to fix the defect is usually recommended at an early age, although it can be done later to allow the infant to tolerate the procedure better. Before surgery, the infant must be handled carefully to reduce damage to the spinal cord is exposed. This may include special positioning, protective devices, and changes in methods of handling, feeding, bathing and baby care.

Sources: healthguide, medlineplus, and emedicine.