Pregnancy is a major turning point in a woman's life, and in the process of pregnancy in October, there will always be various frightening situations, for fear that one will accidentally affect the development of the fetus. In terms of epidemiology, the total incidence of birth defects in babies in China is about 56%, of which meningocele is a common clinical one, which makes many expectant mothers and fathers suffer. So, what exactly is meningocele? Let's take a closer look today.
It is known that meningocele is a type of neural tube defect with significant regional and ethnic differences. According to doctors, meningocele is caused by congenital absence of spinous processes and lamina, which is similar to spina bifida, which is a common condition in neural tube defects.
The location of meningocele disease usually occurs in the dorsal midline of the spine, most commonly in the lumbosacral region. In terms of appearance and shape, if the two vertebrae are defective, the meninges protrude from the intervertebral foramen, and the membrane wrapped in ** can be seen on the surface. And this membrane contains the spinal cord, nerves, and meninges. The main reason for this condition may be related to malnutrition and genetics during pregnancy, and may be combined with other diseases and infections, and it is generally diagnosed by Down's screening and amniocentesis at 18 to 20 weeks.
After the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor will generally conduct a comprehensive evaluation of whether to terminate the pregnancy according to the condition of the fetus. If the fetus has no comorbidities, surgery can be performed after delivery**, and if there is no nerve damage thereafter, the prognosis is good. If the fetus has other malformations, doctors usually recommend that the pregnancy be terminated during pregnancy. It is worth noting that congenital developmental abnormalities combined with structural abnormalities of the brain tend to manifest as mental retardation and cerebral palsy, small headedness, and mental sluggishness, among which the hemicerebral lobe type symptoms are relatively mild.
In terms of **, there is currently no drug for this condition**, and only surgery can be performed ** to close the spinal defect and restore the meninges to their original position. Under normal circumstances, the first cycle after meningocele surgery is 3-4 weeks, and the mild cases can be ** after surgery, and the severe ones can not be completely **, and the patients need to have a follow-up visit after 1-2 weeks of surgery, and check the local recovery through physical examination, and rule out infection or complications.
In addition, in terms of diet, children with meningocele have high growth and development needs, and can be artificially fed or breastfed after surgery, and vitamins and proteins need to be supplemented in time. At the same time, children with poor swallowing function may need to be given by nasal feeding or intravenous nutrient solution for nutrient delivery. Therefore, in order to conceive a healthy baby, doctors will recommend that you supplement folic acid and multivitamins during pregnancy, and pay attention to balanced nutrition to help the fetus develop and grow better.
In general, meningocele mainly occurs during the development of the fetus during pregnancy, and whether it can be ** depends on the specific situation of the fetus. During pregnancy, expectant mothers need to take reasonable nutritional supplements to help their children develop better. Finally, it is worth mentioning that Beijing Jingcheng Bo'ai Hospital has opened an online consultation method for meningocele-related diseases, and mothers in need can conduct online consultation.
Postscript:
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