Overview
Cervical spina bifida, also known as spina bifida occulta, is a congenital defect where the vertebrae do not close properly around the spinal cord. In the absence of hydrocephalus, this condition is often asymptomatic.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is typically made incidentally on imaging performed for other reasons.
No specific diagnostic criteria or grading systems are mentioned in the provided abstracts.Management
Management is generally conservative and focused on symptomatic relief if symptoms arise.
No specific treatments are detailed in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
The provided abstracts do not contain information specific to special populations regarding cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus.Key Recommendations
No specific recommendations for the management of cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus are present in the provided abstracts.References
1 Robinson D, Campbell K, Hobson SR, MacDonald WK, Sawchuck D, Wagner B. Guideline No. 432c: Induction of Labour. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC 2023. link