Myelomeningocele.
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چکیده
1. Recognize the signs and symptoms of ventricular shunt failure (increased intracranial pressure). 2. Identify the signs and symptoms of tethered spinal cord. 3. List signs and symptoms of Chiari II malformation. 4. Apply the three-level classification system to patients who have spinal cord abnormalities. 5. Use system-based recommendations for ongoing surveillance and care of patients who have spinal cord abnormalities.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics in review
دوره 31 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010