Children who have had surgery for swellings of the midline back have the potential to slowly develop unrecognised kidney damage,. A paediatric urology assessment at birth and every 6 months till 6 years of age is advisable to prevent them growing into renal failure. This is all the more imperative if the children have a poor urinary stream, have had urinary infections and if cannot hold urine for long.
Click here for a consultation if your child needs a paediatric urological assessment or have not had one after myelomeningocele repair.
