Myelomeningocele ( MMC )
0 % |
20 + |
100 + |
60 + |
Shunt rate in 2020 and 2021 |
Cases using myofascial closure ( with 100 % reversal of hindbrain herniation after two weeks ) |
Fetal MMC surgeries since 2012 |
Babies with prenatal MMC repairs delivered onsite since 2012 |
( Jan . 2012-Dec . 2021 )
Clinical Outcomes Children ’ s Colorado ( n = 80 ) MOMS Trial ( n = 78 )
Dehiscense at repair site 5 % 10 / 77 ( 13 %)
Shunt at one year 35 % 31 / 78 ( 40 %)
Delivery at Children ’ s Colorado 36.2 % N / A
Post-op length of stay 4.7 NR
Gestational age , weeks 32.1 34.1 +/ - 3.1
( Jan . 2012-Dec . 2021 )
Patient Characteristics at Time of Repair Children ’ s Colorado MOMS Trial
Maternal age , years 28.5 29.3 +/ - 5.3
Gestation age , weeks 24.2 24
Body mass index , kg / m2 27.3 26.2 +/ - 3.7
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