Myelomeningocele in the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Bernard Mevs Hospital in Haiti: A Retrospective Analysis
The study highlights the epidemiology of MMC at HBM, with a high prevalence of hydrocephalus and lumbar defects. Shorter postoperative stays were linked to better outcomes. The findings highlight the need for improved prenatal care, folate supplementation, and addressing socioeconomic challenges to improve outcomes.
Authors
- Kwadwo Darko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7734-195X)
- Bernice Limann
- Yudy Lafortune
- Umaru Barrie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0365-7070)
- Donald Detchou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5763-1389)
- Elien Michelande
- Berley Alphonse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4920-5886)
- Ricarven Ovil
- Jérôme Patrick Valsaint
- James Ulysse
Institutions
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
- Université Notre Dame d'Haïti (HT)
- University of Haiti (HT)
- National Institute on Aging (US)
- Neurological Surgery (US)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurosurgery Open
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1227/neuprac.0000000000000130
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00