基本説明
Explores one of many forms of NTDs, spina bifida.
Full Description
Neural tube defects are one of the most complex birth defects and require an understanding of the interactions of multiple systems: the central nervous, urological, and musculoskeletal systems. Therefore, a truly multidisciplinary team of specialists is required to provide comprehensive treatment. Neural Tube Defects enables practitioners in all the relevant disciplines to gain understanding of how the pertinent elements of each system relevant to these afflictions relate to the other systems. The book focuses on quality-of-life issues and extensively surveys the medical, educational, social, and psychological needs of patients with neural tube defects. It studies best practices in the diagnosis, management, prevention, and screening of NTDs and details useful medical treatments and therapies that may reduce the impact of spina bifida on childhood and adolescent development. It also discusses psychological functioning in children and adolescents with spina bifida.
Contents
History of Spina Bifida; Sonya G. OppenheimerThe Global Epidemic of Folic Acid-Preventable Spina Bifida; Godfrey P. Oakley, Jr.Multidisciplinary Management Including Prenatal Care; Catherine M. ShaerSchool-Age Child: Academic Issues; James W. LoomisPsychological Functioning in Children and Adolescentswith Spina Bifida; Robert T. Ammerman, Marsha J. Nortz, M. Douglas Ris,and Nicolay C. WalzTeenage Emphasis Achieving Independence; Donna Cheek ZahraAdolescent Health-Care Transition; Thomas S. Webb and Tena BensonAdults Who Have Spina Bifida: Work and Mental Health; Gregory S. LiptakReview of Current Neurosurgical Issues; Kerry R. Crone and Benjamin LingNew Orthopedic Trends; Junichi Tamai, Jose Herrera-Soto, and Alvin H. CrawfordNew Urological Trends; Kazuyuki Nishinaka and Curtis A. SheldonFamilies that Have Children with Spina Bifida; Marlene L. LutkenhoffEthical Issues; Linda S. LazarIndex
