Spina bifida : management and outcome /

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Imprint:Milan ; New York : Springer, 2008.
Description:1 online resource (xxii, 532 p.) : ill.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8886831
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Other authors / contributors:Özek, M. Memet.
Cinalli, G. (Giuseppe), 1961-
Maixner, W. J. (Wirginia June), 1963-
ISBN:9788847006515
8847006511
8847006503 (paper)
9788847006508 (paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:The evolution of technology has made new surgical techniques available for the treatment of diseases associated with the spina bifida malformation, and this is especially true in hydrocephalus and fetal surgery. The progress in this last field and in prenatal diagnosis have raised the significant problem of the effectiveness and usefulness of in utero surgical treatment of the malformation, that are extensively discussed in this volume. Also the clinical situations that can be seen in adolescents or young adults with spina bifida, including sexuality and pregnancy, are highlighted. Aim of this.
Other form:Print version: Spina bifida. Milan ; New York : Springer, 2008 9788847006508 8847006503