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Fronto-encephalocele
My wife is 8 th months pregnant. The fetus is diagnosed with fronto - encephalocele. Is it possible a normal delivery? What about the survival of the baby? Is there any medical treatment in such cases?
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Mr. Anzad M A
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Depends on the severity. Your obstetrician may plan ceaserian section. About survival it depends on the extend and post birth scenario of surgical correction etc.
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