neural tube defects – a case study
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Neural Tube Defects – A Case
Study
Margo Whiteford
Vice-President IFSBH
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Neural Tube DefectsNeural Tube Defects
• Failure of closure of neural
tube
• 4-6 weeks of pregnancy
• Any part of neural tube may
be involved
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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Types of neural tube defectsTypes of neural tube defects
• Anencephaly
• Encephalocoele
• Meningocoele
• Myelomeningocoele
• Spina bifida occulta
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• Raised serum alpha fetoprotein - 15-16 weeks
• Ultrasound scanning – 18-20 weeks
Prenatal DiagnosisPrenatal Diagnosis
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IncidenceIncidence
• 1:1000 pregnancies
• Natural decline in incidence
• Almost 75% pregnancies are terminated
• Geographic variation
• Higher in areas of social deprivation
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NTD Rates (England & Wales)NTD Rates (England & Wales)
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AetiologyAetiology
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Myelomeningocoele Myelomeningocoele –– Spina BifidaSpina Bifida
• Hydrocephalus (80 – 90%)
• Motor deficits (50% wheelchair users)
• Sensory deficits (pressure sores)
• Sphincter control impairment (75% incontinent, risk of renal failure)
• Scoliosis
• Learning disability
• Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type II
• Tethered cord
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HydrocephalusHydrocephalus
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Motor DeficitsMotor Deficits
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Sensory DeficitsSensory Deficits
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Sphincter ImpairmentSphincter Impairment
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ScoliosisScoliosis
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Learning DisabilityLearning Disability
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Arnold Chiari MalformationArnold Chiari Malformation
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Tethered CordTethered Cord
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Impact on Family Life
• Parental Anxiety
– Health
– Education
– Recurrence
• Siblings
• Financial Burden
• Housing Adaptations
• Mobility
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Nicola
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December 1983 – Closure of lesion
January 1984 – Insertion of V-P Shunt
April 1984 – Hospital admission Shunt
over draining
September 1984 – Blocked Shunt
Replaced
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July 1985 – Ilio-psoas Transfer of Right
Hip
August 1985 –Adductor Tenotomy
of Right Hip
November 1985 – Replacement of
infected shunt
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March 1987 – Tendon Release Right
Foot
August 1987 – UTI
August 1987 – Shunt malfunction, no
surgery required
November 1987 – Admitted for bladder
irrigation
November 1987 – Fitted with calipers
with a thoracic band
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February 1988 – Commenced prophylactic
antibiotics for UTIs
February 1988 - Blocked Shunt Replaced
August 1989 – Infected Shunt Replaced
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March 1991 – Pressure Sore on Toe
April 1991 – Commenced CIC at
school
May 1992 – Blocked Shunt Replaced
July 1992 – Blocked Shunt Replaced
December 1992 – Admitted UTI
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January 1993 – Shunt replaced
February 1993 – Shunt replaced x 2
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December 1996 – Problems with
constipation
April 1997 – Full-time wheelchair
user
April 1997 – Costo iliac pressure sore,
fitted with spinal jacket
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May 1998 – Blocked Shunt Replaced
June 1998 – Admitted with
headaches and nausea – ‘Slit
Ventricles’
February 1999 – Pressure sore in
groin
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2.46.09
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• Raised serum alpha fetoprotein - 15-16 weeks
• Ultrasound scanning – 18-20 weeks
Prenatal DiagnosisPrenatal Diagnosis
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International Federation
for Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus
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International SolidarityInternational Solidarity
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Human RightsHuman Rights
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Network DevelopmentNetwork Development
IF is recognised as an NGO with Participatory Status at the Council of Europe
IF is recognised as an NGO with Consultative Status Category II with the Economic
and Social Council of the United Nations
IF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating collaborative
arrangements between the United Nations Department of policy co-ordination
and sustainable development (DPCSD), New York
IF collaborates with WHO
IF collaborates with I.S.O.
IF is full member of EDF
IF is in communication with ICOD and IR
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PreventionPrevention