Prenatal surgery for spina bifida may get a boost from stem cells
The treatment seeks to repair fetal spines and heal damage done in the womb
Proper spine development in a fetus (shown here) isn’t guaranteed. In spina bifida, the spine and spinal cord don’t form correctly, which can result in disabilities. A new kind of fetal surgery attempts to repair the defect and damage done in the womb.
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