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.

Table of Contents:

1. Historical Perspective of Occult Spinal Dysraphism

2. Embryology of Occult Spinal Dysraphisms

3. Natural History of Occult Spinal Dysraphism

4. Cutaneous Stigmata and the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms

5. The Filum Terminale

6. Clinical Presentations of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms

7. Adult Presentations/Outcomes of Occult Spinal Dysraphism

8. The Tethered Cord Syndrome and Its Occult Form

9. Dermal Sinus Tracts

10. Spinal Neurenteric Cysts

11. Lipomyelomeningoceles

12. Split Cord Malformations

13. Meningocele Manqué

14. Terminal Syringomyelia and Occult Spinal Dysraphism

15. Imaging of Occult Spinal Dysraphism

16. Urological Concerns of Occult Spinal Dysraphism/Tethered Cord

17. Interface Between Occult Spinal Dysraphisms and Myelomeningoceles

18. Associations of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms

19. Complications of the Occult Spinal Dysraphisms

20. Outcomes in Occult Spinal Dysraphism

21. Genetics and Developmental Biology of Closed Dysraphic Condit