Table 1
From: Bridging health care gaps for new survivors – a total population study of young persons with MMC
Individuals with MMC | No | % | No | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mental retardation (MR) | 46 | 26 | Recurrent urinary tract infections | 27 | 15 |
Active epilepsy | 24 | 14 | CIC | 149 | 85 |
Hydrocephalus | 150 | 86 | Anticholinergic medication | 70 | 40 |
- Shunts | 145 | Surgery (eg Mitrofanoff) | 42 | 24 | |
- Ventriculocisternostomi | 5 | Incontinence pads | 125 | 71 | |
Tethered cord syndrome (Op) | 62 | 36 | Reduced kidney function | 3 | 1,7 |
No independent walking indoors | 92 | 53 | Anal water irrigation | 103 | 59 |
Walking with aids | 35 | 20 | MACE | 17 | 10 |
Walking independently indoors | 47 | 27 | Gastrostomy | 6 | 3,5 |
Orthopedic surgery/ortoses | 128 | 73 | Respiratory aids | 5 | 3 |
Scoliosis (operated 44) | 74 | 42 | Recurrent bedsores | 34 | 19 |