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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
History and Symptoms
- Early symptoms of spina bifida include:[1][2][3][4][5]
- Weakness or paralysis in the legs.
- Urinary incontinence
- Bowel incontinence
- Sensation problems in the lower extremity
- Motor problems in the lower extrimity
- Headache
- Orthopedic abnormalities:
- Difficulties with executive functions including:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Initiating
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Abstraction
- Visual planning
- Attention problems
- Academic skills problems include problem in:
- Methematics
- Reading
- Writing
- Learning disability: 60% of children with spina bifida were diagnosed with a learning disability.
- Patients with spina bifida have an increased rate of allergy to latex, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Approximately 68% of newborns with spina bifida have allergy to latex. Avoidance of use of latex-containing products such as examination gloves and condoms is critical in all patients with spina bifida since born.[6][7][8][9]
References
- ↑ Mitchell LE, Adzick NS, Melchionne J, Pasquariello PS, Sutton LN, Whitehead AS (2004). "Spina bifida". Lancet. 364 (9448): 1885–95. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(04)17445-X. PMID 15555669.
- ↑ Lord RA, Smith GA, Nightingale MJ, Boulton FE (September 1992). "Platelet counting using plasma platelet concentrate samples". Transfus Med. 2 (3): 201–5. PMID 1308831.
- ↑ Burmeister R, Hannay HJ, Copeland K, Fletcher JM, Boudousquie A, Dennis M (June 2005). "Attention problems and executive functions in children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus". Child Neuropsychol. 11 (3): 265–83. doi:10.1080/092970490911324. PMID 16036451.
- ↑ Tarazi RA, Zabel TA, Mahone EM (July 2008). "Age-related differences in executive function among children with spina bifida/hydrocephalus based on parent behavior ratings". Clin Neuropsychol. 22 (4): 585–602. doi:10.1080/13854040701425940. PMID 17853154.
- ↑ Rose BM, Holmbeck GN (September 2007). "Attention and executive functions in adolescents with spina bifida". J Pediatr Psychol. 32 (8): 983–94. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsm042. PMID 17556398.
- ↑ Engibous PJ, Kittle PE, Jones HL, Vance BJ (1993). "Latex allergy in patients with spina bifida". Pediatr Dent. 15 (5): 364–6. PMID 8302676.
- ↑ Bernardini R, Novembre E, Lombardi E, Mezzetti P, Cianferoni A, Danti DA, Mercurella A, Vierucci A (May 1999). "Risk factors for latex allergy in patients with spina bifida and latex sensitization". Clin. Exp. Allergy. 29 (5): 681–6. PMID 10231329.
- ↑ Wu LC, Morley BJ, Campbell RD (January 1987). "Cell-specific expression of the human complement protein factor B gene: evidence for the role of two distinct 5'-flanking elements". Cell. 48 (2): 331–42. PMID 3643061.
- ↑ Pittman T, Kiburz J, Gabriel K, Steinhardt G, Williams D, Slater J (1995). "Latex allergy in children with spina bifida". Pediatr Neurosurg. 22 (2): 96–100. doi:10.1159/000120883. PMID 7710979.