Complications of Delivery Among Mothers With Spina Bifida

Shepard, Courtney L.; Yan, Ping; Kielb, Stephanie; Wittmann, Daniela; Quint, Elisabeth H.; Kraft, Kate H.; Hollingsworth, John M.

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2018.04.045

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“…39 Seventy percent of women with SB who conceive are able to have successful pregnancies; 55 however, providers and patients alike must be aware that the gravid uterus may affect shunt drainage, neurogenic bladder/bowel function, stomal patency, pulmonary function (especially in patients with kyphoscoliosis), as well as balance and ambulation. According to Shepard et al, 43 women with SB have a higher rate of cesarean delivery than women without SB (53% vs 32%). Women with SB undergoing cesarean delivery had a higher rate of complications, including preterm delivery, urinary tract infection, and need for blood transfusion than those without SB.…”

Section: Sexual and Reproductive Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Growing up with spina bifida: bridging the gaps in the transition of care from childhood to adulthood

Patel

Staarmann

Heilman

et al. 2019

Neurosurgical Focus

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Spina bifida is the most common nonchromosomal birth defect, resulting in permanent disability of multiple organ systems, yet compatible with long-term survival. Important advances across various disciplines have now improved survival among the spina bifida population. Although the majority of individuals living with spina bifida are now adults, there are few publications in the neurosurgical literature regarding the care of adults with spina bifida, associated medical conditions, surgical interventions, and long-term complications. The major goals for transitioning adult patients with spina bifida are preservation of function and promotion of independence as well as general overall health. Nevertheless, many gaps exist in our knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of this aging patient population. The goal of this paper was to provide a comprehensive updated review of the literature regarding the challenges and considerations involved in the transitional care to adulthood for patients with spina bifida. Unique to this review, the authors provide a first-hand personal communication and interview with an adult patient with spina bifida that discusses many of these challenges with transition.

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Section: Sexual and Reproductive Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the 46.7% of women in this study with SB who underwent vaginal delivery, no increased rate of complications was appreciated when compared with women without SB. 43…”

Section: Sexual and Reproductive Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%