Myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus, clinical analysis

To determine the relation between development of hydrocephalus and the size and location of a myelomeningocele, a retrospectivel study was performed at Jordan University Hospital between January 1992 and February 2000. A total number of 43 cases were included with a mean follow up period of 9.2 months [2-18 months]. Patients were categorized according to the size [maximum diameter of skin defect in myelomeningocele] and the location of myelomeningocele so as to evaluate the development of hydrocephalus. We conclude from the study that hydrocephalus was more associated with the larger size myelomeningocele and the upper located ones