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- 1. Spina Bifida Elizabeth OLeary Period 2 7 April 2011
2. Spina Bifida
- Spinabifiada is a congenital neural tube defect in which part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column, often resulting in neurological impairment.
3. Typical Characters
- Symptoms-Bulging spinal cord, hydrocephalus, paralysis in lower back and legs, bladder and bowel malfunction, loss of sensation, mental impairment.
4. Possible life long effects
- paralysis in the lower back and legs, problems with bladder and bowel function, and loss of sensation.
- Mental abilities
5. Getting it away
- Often, surgery is performed within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of birth to close any opening in the childs lower back and to reconstruct the spine and other tissues in this area.
6. Living Assistance
- A full time care provider if the parents dont want to take care of them.
7. The End !! 8. Works Cited
- Definition- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/spina+bifida