What is Spina Bifida?

Baby & Child Crystal L.

Meningocele

The following symptoms may occur if you have meningocele spina bifida:

Small opening in the back
Sack that can be seen at birth
Membranes pushing out through the opening in the vertebrae into sack
Normal development of the spinal cord

Your doctor may surgically remove membranes in cases of Meningocele.

Crystal L. July 3, 2023

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