Effect of very preterm delivery on outcomes following in utero spina bifida repair
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: In utero fetal spina bifida repair decreases the risk for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion including ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement, reverses hindbrain herniation, and improves motor function with a higher likelihood of independent ambulation. Unfortunately, in utero surgery can be complicated by preterm delivery. The goal of this study was to compare pregnancy and neonatal outcomes between individuals who delivered very preterm, and those who delivered later in gestation following in-utero spina bifida repair. Conclusion: Very preterm birth following in utero spina bifida repair results in significant perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity. Delivery prior to 30 weeks of gestation occurs in 9% of patients after in utero spina bifida repair, resulting in a 21% perinatal mortality rate. However, even among those who delivered very preterm, a reduction in VP shunt rates, a benefit of in utero repair, appears to be preserved. Further data are warranted to assess the impact of prematurity following in-utero surgery on ambulation and developmental outcomes.
DOI: 10.5167/uzh-292436
Authors: Zaretsky, Michael V, Anadkat, Jagruti, Bennett, Kelly A, Blumenfeld, Yair J, Buchanan, Chris, Clifford, Caitlin, Crombleholme, Timothy, Elbabaa, Samer, Emery, Stephen P, Goodnight, William H, Lee, Hanmin, Lillegard, Joseph B, Lim, Foong-Yen, Luks, Francois I, Lijewski, Virginia, Miller, Jena L, Moehrlen, Ueli, Moldenhauer, Julie, Moon-Grady, Anita J, Schenone, Mauro, Skupski, Daniel W, Shaaban, Aimen F, Tsao, Kuojen, Van Mieghem, Tim, Wagner, Amy J
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7131237700
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