Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · Neurosurgery
Repair of spina bifida (myelomeningocele)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: observed or assisted
- Also called
- myelomeningocele repair
Videos and resources
- VideoSpina Bifida Surgery in Utero | The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s5:01
- VideoFetal Spina Bifida: Comprehensive Guide on Diagnosis, Treatment & Surgery37:37
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Repair of spina bifida” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 18)
“Repair of spina bifida” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 15)
“Surgery for craniosynostoses and spina bifida” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 14)