Global variability in fetal spina bifida surgery: a survey of neurosurgical strategies
There is variability in the fetal inclusion criteria and intraoperative management of fetal spina bifida across centers. This variability emphasizes the need for more research on best practices as well as standardized outcome reporting (ideally through "core outcomes") to allow for comparison between centers. Identified challenges, such as difficulties in skin closure, highlight specific areas for future innovations in the field.
Authors
- Tim Van Mieghem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3034-6905)
- Charlotte C. Kik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9667-8486)
- Abhaya V. Kulkarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1706-7004)
- Yada Kunpalin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-1414)
- Jochem K. H. Spoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1183-4775)
- Philip DeKoninck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4457-0940)
Institutions
- Mount Sinai Hospital (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Hospital for Sick Children (CA)
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Centre for Social Innovation (CA)
- SickKids Foundation (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.10.peds24412
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.51
Funders
- University of Toronto