Perforation of the cavum septi pellucidi in open spina bifida: association with need for hydrocephalus treatment by 1 year of age.
Magdalena Sanz CortesR M JohnsonH Sangi-HaghpeykarIvonne Alexandra BedeiL GreenwoodAhmed A NassrR DonepudiW WhiteheadMichael A BelfortA R Mehollin-RayPublished in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2023)
The detection of a pCSP in fetuses with ONTD can reliably identify those cases at highest risk for needing hydrocephalus treatment by 1 year of age. The evaluation of this brain structure can greatly improve our counseling to families considering fetal surgery for ONTD, in order to set expectations about postnatal outcome. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.