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Dr. Marc Levitt
The tethered spinal cord in patients with anorectal malformations
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In brief
In brief
This article examines the relationship between anorectal malformations and tethered spinal cord, focusing on surgical untethering outcomes. While isolated cases show sensory and motor improvement post-surgery, the procedure carries inherent neurological risks that require careful patient selection and counseling.
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… surgical untethering. We saw isolated cases of sensory and motor improvement after surgery … ,36,44,45 and that surgical untethering has a potential risk for causing neurological damage…
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