Open AccessEncouraging results of bowel and bladder management in spina bifida aperta in South India with quality of life scores in a tertiary care institution in South India
Author(s) -
Jujju Jacob Kurian,
Tarun John K Jacob,
John Mathai
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_195_17
Subject(s) - medicine , bowel management , spina bifida , quality of life (healthcare) , hydronephrosis , psychological intervention , pediatrics , incidence (geometry) , physical therapy , surgery , urinary system , constipation , nursing , physics , optics
It is often a challenge to counsel parents with children operated for spina bifida aperta in developing countries. Data regarding the efficacy of simple measures and preventive are scarce.