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What Causes Leakage Of Spinal Fluid Through Incision In A 5 Week Old?

my grandson is 5 weeks old. He had surgery for a tethered spinal cord 10 days ago on Feb. 22. He was sent home on the 25th and had to be rushed back on the 27. He is leaking spinal fluid from the incision, and they had to go in and repair something on sunday night, and again this morning, as the fluid won't quit leaking. What is going on and what are his chances of recovery?

Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hello dear!
I can understand your concern.
Your grand child has a neural tube defect called myelomeningocele.
Its a condition in which there is a defect in spinal cord and CSF(cerebrospinal fluid) is what you said is leaking from the wound(myelomeningocele).
The chances of recovery are good depending on the expertise of neuro surgeon and the efforts of physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
its a long journey involving a multidisciplinary approach of pediatricians,pediatric neuro surgeons,occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
Also it depends on the response to treatment of your child.
I wish your child good health and speedy recovery.
Hope it will help.
Stay blessed :-)
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What Causes Leakage Of Spinal Fluid Through Incision In A 5 Week Old?

Hello dear! I can understand your concern. Your grand child has a neural tube defect called myelomeningocele. Its a condition in which there is a defect in spinal cord and CSF(cerebrospinal fluid) is what you said is leaking from the wound(myelomeningocele). The chances of recovery are good depending on the expertise of neuro surgeon and the efforts of physiotherapist and occupational therapist. its a long journey involving a multidisciplinary approach of pediatricians,pediatric neuro surgeons,occupational therapist and physiotherapist. Also it depends on the response to treatment of your child. I wish your child good health and speedy recovery. Hope it will help. Stay blessed :-)