Morbidity and cost burden of prenatal myelomeningocele repair.

Stefanie RiddleRobert HuddleFoong-Yen LimCharles StevensonKristin DeanKaren SparlingMatthew FenchelKurt Schibler

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2019)

This is the first study to report the contributions of prematurity in relation to maternal and infant morbidity and financial costs. The benefits of prenatal myelomeningocele repair include lower risk for ventriculoperitoneal shunting and fewer hospital readmissions. The risk of preterm birth and its neonatal sequelae continue to be a significant burden.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
pregnant women
gestational age
birth weight
preterm infants
healthcare
risk factors
pregnancy outcomes
emergency department
young adults
acute care
weight loss