Monday, 24 December 2018

Spinal surgery for unborn babies to be available on NHS

Spinal surgery for unborn babies to be available on NHS Spinal surgery for unborn babies with the birth defect spina bifida is to be made routinely available on the NHS in England, officials have announced.

The surgery involves repairing the spinal tissue of the baby while it is still in the womb.

It can improve their ability to walk and reduce health problems that result from spina bifida.

The procedure is among several treatments being made available on the NHS for the first time from April. BBC News

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