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(Q05.3) Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
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159 709 in individuals diagnosis sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus confirmed
4 363 deaths with diagnosis sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
3% mortality rate associated with the disease sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Diagnosis sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus is diagnosed Women are 4.30% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
2 025 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
2 338 (2.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-59, 65-69
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 60-64, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 45-49, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-44, 50-54
Disease Features sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus - what does this mean
Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus is a type of neural tube defect caused by the incomplete closure of the neural tube during embryonic development. this results in an abnormal opening in the spine, allowing the spinal cord and its protective covering to protrude through the opening. this can also cause the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (csf) in the brain, known as hydrocephalus.
What happens during the disease - sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus is a birth defect caused by a failure of the neural tube to close properly during fetal development. this results in an abnormal opening in the spine and the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. the exact cause of this condition is unknown, but it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam
- X-ray imaging
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Neurological examination
- Genetic testing
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the patient.
- Surgery to close the opening in the spine
- Regular monitoring of the spine and head for any changes
- Regular physical therapy to maintain mobility and strengthen muscles
- Regular occupational therapy to improve coordination and motor skills
- Regular monitoring of the bladder and bowel function
- Regular monitoring of the brain for any changes
- Regular monitoring of the eyes for any changes
- Regular monitoring of the ears for any changes
- Regular monitoring of the skin for any changes
- Regular monitoring of the respiratory system for any changes
- Regular monitoring of the growth and development of the patient
- Regular monitoring of the nutrition and hydration of the patient
- Regular monitoring of the mental health of the patient
- Regular monitoring of the social and emotional development of the patient
- Regular monitoring of the patient's response to medications
- Regular monitoring of the patient's response to treatments
23 Days of Hospitalization Required
27 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus - Prevention
Prevention of sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus can be achieved through folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy, as well as avoiding alcohol and drug use, and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.