# Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/spinal-dysraphism-and-malformations-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 379,740 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the management, outcomes, and research related to spina bifida, including topics such as Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, fetal surgery, neural tube defects, hydrocephalus, tethered cord syndrome, neurosurgical management, prenatal diagnosis, and quality of life in individuals with spina bifida. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11833 |
| Works | 35,575 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Karl Friston](https://scholariq.org/researchers/karl-friston/)
- [Stephen M. Smith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/stephen-m-smith/)
- [Steven J.M. Jones](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-j-m-jones/)
- [Vilmundur Guðnason](https://scholariq.org/researchers/vilmundur-gu-nason/)
- [Anthony E. Lang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/anthony-e-lang/)
- [Judah Folkman](https://scholariq.org/researchers/judah-folkman/)
- [K. H. Nicolaides](https://scholariq.org/researchers/k-h-nicolaides/)
- [Lenore J. Launer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lenore-j-launer/)
- [Arthur W. Toga](https://scholariq.org/researchers/arthur-w-toga/)
- [Colin L. Masters](https://scholariq.org/researchers/colin-l-masters/)
- [Massimo Filippi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/massimo-filippi/)
- [Kari Alitalo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kari-alitalo/)

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