a myelomeningocele (myelo-LITERALLY-of-seal) is a defect of the spine (vertebral column) and the spinal cord. Before birth, the baby's spine, spinal cord and floating them in the structure (spinal) do not form or near normal.A myelomeningocele is the most severe form of cracked vertebrae. In the older a myelomeningocele, the bones of the spine (vertebral column) not created properly. This allows a small bag expands through a gap in the spine. The bags are covered with a lining. It contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and protect the spinal cord (meninges). The bag also can contain parts of the spinal cord and nerves. The bag itself can be opened either before birth or during childbirth.A myelomeningocele can occur anywhere along the spine. It is most common in the lower back (lumbar and sacral region). Young missed the function below the level of the problem. So, the higher the myelomeningocele is on the back of the baby, lose many functions occur.
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