Your baby can have a healthy life after myelomeningocele repair as this procedure can result in improved neurological outcomes, especially if prenatal myelomeningocele repair surgery was carried out during pregnancy.
In general, SB can lead to difficulties with ambulation and mobility but it all depends on the size and location of this type of birth defect. Most patients with SB can experience neurogenic sphincter dysfunction that can result in impaired bladder and bowel control.