Spina Bifida: Update 2008 Joshua J. Alexander, MD Director The Spina Bifida Clinic at UNC.
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Megan Morrisey
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Scientific and Common Name
Scientific name as well as common name is Spina Bifida
However the 3 types are calledSpina Bifida Occulta-
HiddenMeningocele-
Meninges push through hole of the back
Myelomeningocele-Spinal cord and meningies push through hole of the back
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Cause and Transmitted Spina Bifida is caused by the failure
of the babies spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy
Most cases there is no familial connection
Low levels of folic acid before and during pregnancy possibly partake in the cause
Consume 0.4 mg per day through out first trimester Eggs, Orange juice, Dark green leafy vegetables
Theory that viruses might play a role, since there is a higher rate of this defect in newborns during winter months
High fever in pregnancy may increase a woman’s risk
Women with epilepsy who have taken Valpriolic acid increases risk as well
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Targeted Population No specific targeted population, anyone
can get it 1 out of 800 babies are affected To reduce changes, it is
recommended to take folic acid
Women who have epilepsyand take valpriolc acid to control seizures have a higher risk
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Where and How
This condition can affect the entire length on the CNS, including the brain as well as the entire spine
Most cases have lots of brain abnormalities, resulting in hydrocephalus
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Symptoms Spina Bifida Occulta has no outward signs or
symptoms besides a birthmark on the lower spine
Spina Bifida ManifestaLoss of bladder/bowel controlLoss of sensationPossibly paralysis of legsWeakness in hips, legs, and feetPossible abnormalities in feetHydrocephalusMeningitisUTI’s
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Prognosis Most individuals live well into adulthood
depending on how bad their condition is Usually this condition can be surgically
corrected if needed Problems occur later in life, as the individual
hits puberty-More loss of function-Orthopedic problems-Foot/ankle deformities-Dislocation of hips
Most individuals use a wheelchair,walker, or crutches
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Vaccine or Treatment
There is currently no cure or vaccine for this disorder Spina Bifida Occulta is hidden and leaves people unaffected There are two common treatments for Spina Bifida Manifesta
-Prenatal- Surgery is taken place between 19 and 25 weeks of pregnancy. The uterus is opened up to where the baby’s back is in sight and the sac is removed. The fetus and mother are then examined and followed up with weekly ultrasounds. There is a planned cesarean birth at 37 weeks.
-Postnatal- The same surgery is taken place but 24 to 48 hours after a cesarean birth at 37 weeks. A cesarean birth is planned incase a sac is present.
Prenatal treatment is proven to be the most beneficial though most dangerous
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Celebrities Jean Driscoll- Competed in the
Paralympics after being recruited to play wheelchair basketball of University of Illinois and later joining the track team
Aaron Fotheringham- Started riding at skate parks with his wheelchair at the age of 8.Started competing in the BMX competitions and was later the first person to ever land a double back flip in a wheelchair.
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Organizations The Spina Bifida Association Non-profit association that provides
information and referrals through a clearinghouse and number you can call
Promotes research into the causes, treatment and prevention of Spina Bifida
As well as conducts public awareness campaigns and encourages socialization and training for people with Spina Bifida
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Resources Neurological institute of neurological disorders and
stroke. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/find_people/voluntary_orgs/volorg213.htm
David, Z. (2011, March 15). Pubmed health. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002525/
Ucsf benioff childrens. (2011, June 1). Retrieved from http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/conditions/spina_bifida/treatment.html
(2005). Retrieved from website: http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1062/mainpageS1062P1.html