Ruptured meningomyelocele reconstructed with rhombic flap
Meningomyelocele (MMC) is one of the adverse birth outcomes in Jamaica related to a low socioeconomic status and health care limitations.We present a case of a male neonate with a ruptured lumbar MMC, hydrocephalus, Chiari type 2 malformation and talipes equinovarus. Surgical repair of the MCC accom...
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2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Meningomyelocele (MMC) is one of the adverse birth outcomes in Jamaica related to a low socioeconomic status and health care limitations.We present a case of a male neonate with a ruptured lumbar MMC, hydrocephalus, Chiari type 2 malformation and talipes equinovarus. Surgical repair of the MCC accompanied by reconstruction of the skin defect with a transposition flap was accomplished within 48 hours. Subsequently there was the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.The reconstructive surgeon is posed with a challenge to select the ideal method of closure that is tailored to the shape and size of this large defect while working in a multidisciplinary team. |
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| Item Description: | 2213-5766 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102208 |