Which of the following is false about spina bifida occulta?
Correct Answer: Early surgical repair is usually indicated
Description: - 'Spina bifida occulta' is failure of bony fusion of the veebral column - It is covered by skin, with or without an overlying tuft of hair, lipoma or sinus. - It usually requires no treatment. - Sometimes, sinus carries risk of recurrent meningitis - then should be excised
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