Ultrasound assessment of bladder and motor function in fetuses with open spina bifida: cohort study
In OSB, prior to fetal surgery, bladder volume and urinary flow are already abnormal from early in gestation, independent of the level of the lesion, and may be predictive of postnatal urinary reflux. Motor function impairment can be demonstrated prenatally and is a better predictor of postnatal motor dysfunction than the prenatal anatomical level of the lesion. The presence of talipes adversely impacts postnatal motor function. © 2025 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Authors
- An Hindryckx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0691-5319)
- Katrien Jansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5503-529X)
- Roland Devlieger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7837-4684)
- Adalina Sacco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9182-9628)
- Felix R. De Bie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0363-1233)
- Luc De Catte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5287-9673)
- Francesca Maria Russo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5029-7899)
- Jan A. Deprest (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-945X)
- Lennart Van der Veeken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6551-661X)
Institutions
- GZA Ziekenhuizen Campus Sint-Augustinus (BE)
- Antwerp University Hospital (BE)
- London Women's Clinic (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.29194
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00