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Meningocele repair - series: Aftercare
The long-term result depends on the condition of the spinal cord and nerves. Outcomes range from normal development to paralysis (paraplegia).
Infants may require about 2 weeks in the hospital after surgery.
Update Date: 10/16/2006
Updated by: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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