What does this research mean for the field?

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) reduces the risk of repeated surgery in the surgical management of secondary tethered cord syndrome in patients with myelomeningocele. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to explore the untethering patterns in myelomeningocele from childhood to adolescence, focusing on intervention timing.

April 13, 2026

Characteristics of repeated untethering pattern in patients with myelomeningocele from infancy to adolescence

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This research aims to explore the untethering patterns in myelomeningocele from childhood to adolescence, focusing on intervention timing.
Analyzed clinical outcomes of myelomeningocele patients from infancy to adolescence
Implemented multidisciplinary management approaches
Assessed the role of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in surgical scenarios
Early recognition of tethered cord syndrome is crucial for timely intervention.
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring appears to minimize the need for repeated surgeries.
Surgical experience significantly affects the management of secondary tethered cord syndrome.

Abstract

To achieve timely intervention, it is essential to implement multidisciplinary patient management and early recognition of TCS. Surgical experience is relevant to avoid possible complications with SCU if intervention is indicated. IONM is a valuable technique in the surgical management of secondary TCS as it appears to reduce the risk of repeated surgery.

Characteristics of repeated untethering pattern in patients with myelomeningocele from infancy to adolescence

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