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Lipomyelomeningocele
I am facing an problem with spine from 25 years.i have undergone with two major surgeries.Name of the problem is lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord.After two surgeries still there is some progress in deformities in a mild percentile.So for further what should i do to be free from these.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello it's a rare birth defect. It affects a child's backbone,Currently, the optimal treatment for lipomyelomeningocele remains unknown.It is argued that early surgery offers improved outcomes,residual effect may stay for life time.... Consult neurosurgeon in nearest hospital...
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