Occult Spinal Dysraphism

Description

This volume covers the known details of all subtypes of occult spinal dysraphism in unprecedented detail. This 21 chapter invaluable resource begins with a deep dive into the history and embryology of occult spinal dysraphisms. Following this, subtypes of occult spinal dysraphism are thoroughly explored ­­— of which include split cord malformations, tethered cord syndromes, adult presentations/outcomes of occult spinal dysraphism, cutaneous stigmata. Chapters will cover the clinical presentation, radiological features, and surgical nuances of each of the occult spinal dysraphisms. Throughout the book, expertly written text is supplemented by a number of high quality figures and tables, as well as a video documenting surgical treatment of type 1 split cord malformation. By focusing on each entity currently grouped within this topic as a separate chapter, the most up-to-date information will be provided to the reader, making Occult Spinal Dysraphism a must-have resource for students, practitioners and medical professionals involved in treating spinal dsyraphism. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Historical Perspective of Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Chad J. Jensen, Marc Vetter, Paul J. Choi, Rod J. Oskouian, R. Shane Tubbs)....Pages 1-16 Embryology of Occult Spinal Dysraphisms (Mark S. Dias, Elias B. Rizk)....Pages 17-58 Natural History of Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Jeffrey P. Blount, Zachary G. Wright)....Pages 59-68 Cutaneous Stigmata and the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms (Jaspreet Johal, Charlotte Wilson, R. Shane Tubbs, W. Jerry Oakes)....Pages 69-79 The Filum Terminale (Erfanul Saker, Charlotte Wilson, R. Shane Tubbs)....Pages 81-98 Clinical Presentations of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms (Irene Kim, W. Jerry Oakes)....Pages 99-114 Adult Presentations/Outcomes of Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Anas Abdallah)....Pages 115-149 The Tethered Cord Syndrome and Its Occult Form (Bermans J. Iskandar, Steve C. Amaefuna)....Pages 151-164 Dermal Sinus Tracts (Zachary G. Wright, Curtis J. Rozzelle)....Pages 165-173 Spinal Neurenteric Cysts (Deepak Khatri, Jayesh Sardhara, Mukesh Shukla, Arun K. Srivastava, Sanjay Behari)....Pages 175-191 Lipomyelomeningoceles (Jeffrey P. Blount, Esther Dupepe)....Pages 193-208 Split Cord Malformations (Brandon G. Rocque)....Pages 209-218 Meningocele Manqué (Cameron Schmidt, R. Shane Tubbs)....Pages 219-232 Terminal Syringomyelia and Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Nidal B. Omar, James M. Johnston Jr.)....Pages 233-241 Imaging of Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Krista Greenan, David Mirsky, Todd C. Hankinson)....Pages 243-264 Urological Concerns of Occult Spinal Dysraphism/Tethered Cord (David B. Joseph)....Pages 265-279 Interface Between Occult Spinal Dysraphisms and Myelomeningoceles (Irene Kim, W. Jerry Oakes)....Pages 281-288 Associations of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms (Mohammad W. Kassem, R. Shane Tubbs)....Pages 289-303 Complications of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms (Amy K. Bruzek, Cormac O. Maher)....Pages 305-310 Outcomes in Occult Spinal Dysraphism (Jeffrey P. Blount)....Pages 311-324 Genetics and Developmental Biology of Closed Dysraphic Conditions (Victoria J. Jones, Nicholas D. E. Greene, Andrew J. Copp)....Pages 325-344 Back Matter ....Pages 345-353