The most common problem of children born with a myelomeningocele is
A) bladder incontinence.
B) intellectual impairment.
C) respiratory compromise.
D) cranioschisis.

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Myelomeningocele is one of the most common causes of neuropathic (neurogenic)bladder dysfunction among children,leading to incontinence.Risk of intellectual impairment is minimized through early intervention and management of hydrocephalus.Respiratory compromise is not a common problem in myelomeningocele.Cranioschisis is a skull defect through which various tissues protrude.It is not associated with myelomeningocele.

The Most Common Problem of Children Born with a Myelomeningocele