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In-Womb Surgery for Babies with Spina Bifida
35 mins
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16:00, 27 Jan 2023
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Guest: Professor Dr Dharmendra Ganesan, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
Spina bifida is a birth defect affecting the spine and spinal cord, which can lead to severe physical disabilities that the child has to live with. But with continued advances in treatments, including the option of surgery even before a baby is born, the odds have improved tremendously for babies with spina bifida. But what does the landscape look like here in Malaysia? We find out more from consultant neurosurgeon Prof Dr Dharmendra Ganesan.
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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
spina bifida
neural tube defect
spinal cord
laparoscopic surgery
neurosurgery
disability
rehabilitation
occupational therapy
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In-Womb Surgery for Babies with Spina Bifida
35 mins
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16:00, 27 Jan 2023
Guest: Professor Dr Dharmendra Ganesan, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
Spina bifida is a birth defect affecting the spine and spinal cord, which can lead to severe physical disabilities that the child has to live with. But with continued advances in treatments, including the option of surgery even before a baby is born, the odds have improved tremendously for babies with spina bifida. But what does the landscape look like here in Malaysia? We find out more from consultant neurosurgeon Prof Dr Dharmendra Ganesan.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
spina bifida
neural tube defect
spinal cord
laparoscopic surgery
neurosurgery
disability
rehabilitation
occupational therapy
Share:
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