2006, Number 4
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Acta Ortop Mex 2006; 20 (4)
Myelomeningocele twins. A case report
Nualart L, Haces GF, Camacho FLA
Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 169-171
PDF size: 105.41 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Myelomeningocele (MM) is the most severe variety among those that compose the spina bifida group. Mexico is among the countries with the most cases of MM reported due to its conditions. MM in twins that involves both neonates is uncommon; however, neither national nor international data are available. This is a report of two identical twins with MM.
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