Management and outcomes of myelomeningocele-associated hydrocephalus in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Abstract:BackgroundHydrocephalus and myelomeningocele (MMC) place disproportionate burdens of disease on low and middle-income countries (LMICs). MMC-associated hydrocephalus and its sequelae result in a spectrum of severely devastating clinical manifestations, for which LMICs are disproportionately unprepared in terms of human, capital, and technological resources. This study aims to review and compare the management and outcomes of infant MMC-associated hydrocephalus in LMICs and high-income countries.MethodsThis stu… Show more
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