Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the vertebral column is open, often with spinal cord
involvement. The most clinically significant subtype is myelomeningocele (open spina …

At every point in the lifespan, the brain balances malleable processes representing neural
plasticity that promote change with homeostatic processes that promote stability. Whether a …

Containing 50 chapters by some of the most prominent clinical neuropsychologists, the
Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology sets a new standard in the field in its scope, breadth …

Background Shunts are generally associated with a smaller post-treatment ventricular size
in comparison to endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Methods To determine whether …

This study investigated the relations of tectal volume and superior parietal cortex, as well as
alterations in tectocortical white matter connectivity, with the orienting and executive control …

Objectives Prenatal surgery is offered for selected fetuses with open spina bifida (OSB) to
improve long‐term outcome. We studied the effect of fetal OSB surgery on brain …

Open spina bifida aperta (myelomeningocele [MMC]) is the most frequent nonlethal
congenital birth defect of the central nervous system, seen in 3 to 4 per 10,000 live births in …

In children with neurodevelopmental disorders, it can be assumed that there has been early
interference to the developing nervous system, which can take place during prenatal …

While the neuropsychological profile for individuals with Spina Bifida (SB) can vary, often
certain patterns of strengths and weaknesses are evident across the lifespan …

The spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that results in an abnormal formation of the spine
and the spinal cord. The two dominant types of spinal dysraphism are based on appearance …