Lipomyelomeningocele with Tethered Cord – Pediatric Neurosurgery Success

12-year-old female with bowel incontinence and foot ulcers successfully treated by Dr. Laxmikant Bhople at NeuroCare, Nanded.
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• Complete surgical correction of lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord
• Restoration of bowel control and healing of foot ulcers
• Expert pediatric neurosurgical care by Dr. Laxmikant Bhople

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About the Condition

Lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord is a congenital spinal cord defect where a fatty mass (lipoma) is attached to the spinal cord, restricting its movement (tethered cord). This can cause:

• Neurological deficits
• Bowel or bladder incontinence
• Foot ulcers or other skin complications due to neuropathy

If untreated, it can lead to progressive neurological deterioration

Patient Presentation

• Patient: 12-year-old female
• Symptoms:
  • Bowel incontinence
  • Non-healing ulcers over feet
• Imaging: MRI confirmed lipomyelomeningocele with tethered cord

Surgical Intervention

Dr. Laxmikant Bhople performed microsurgical untethering of the cord with lipoma excision, carefully preserving spinal cord function.

Key Procedure Highlights:

• Safe microsurgical removal of lipoma
• Cord untethering to restore normal movement
• Preservation of neurological function
• Postoperative care focused on bowel and skin recovery

Postoperative Outcome

• Complete bowel control restored
• Foot ulcers fully healed
• No neurological deficits observed
• Patient shows excellent recovery and improved quality of life

Why Choose Dr. Laxmikant Bhople

• Extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery and spinal cord disorders
• Microsurgical expertise for complex tethered cord cases
• Personalized patient care with excellent functional outcomes

Contact & Consultation

For patients with lipomyelomeningocele, tethered cord, or pediatric spinal cord disorders, consult Dr. Laxmikant Bhople at NeuroCare, Nanded for expert evaluation and treatment.

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