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Is there any alternative to surgery for spinal bifida? i have heard this disease is mostly found/prone to newborn child?
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See Below: If your child has true spina bifida, he or she needs surgery. If it is spina bifida occulta, no surgery is needed.
Answered 12/30/2016
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See below: The surgery for this type of condition is usually done to make sure there is no exposed spinal tissue. The long term effects may also need surgery. Talk to your neurosurgeon about options and treatment plans.
Answered 4/24/2015
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