Spinal dysraphism in adulthood: do they have different symptoms and outcomes? Evaluating the impact on the Quality of Life and the need for transitional care from pediatric to adult population
Surgical treatment of spinal lipomas in adulthood can provide meaningful symptomatic and psychosocial benefits, even without gross-total resection. This study underscores the limitations of viewing spinal dysraphism through a strict pediatric-adult binary and highlights the need for individualized, stage-specific care. The findings advocate for structured, lifelong transitional care pathways that integrate psychological and social support, addressing the full spectrum of patient well-being.
Authors
- Gianpiero Tamburrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7139-5711)
- Luca Massimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3088-0822)
- Gabriele Ciaffi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4962-4343)
- Claudia Rendeli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5948-1617)
- Davide Palombi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0113-8852)
- Timothée de Saint Denis
- Mariapia Masino
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Sorbonne Université (FR)
- Hôpital Armand-Trousseau (FR)
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (FR)
- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child s Nervous System
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-025-07073-z
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00