anterior encephalocele

When Can Encephalocele Be Detected?

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When Can Encephalocele Be Detected? Usually encephaloceles are visible deformities and are diagnosed immediately after birth. Occasionally, a small encephalocele in the nasal or forehead region can go undetected. Sometimes encephaloceles are detected during a routine prenatal ultrasound, at as early as 13 weeks’ gestation. When does an encephalocele form? Encephalocele (pronounced en-sef-a-lo-seal) is a

How Is Encephalocele Treated?

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How Is Encephalocele Treated? Treatment. Encephalocele is treated with surgery to place the protruding part of the brain and the membranes covering it back into the skull and close the opening in the skull. However, neurologic problems caused by the encephalocele will still be present. Can a baby survive encephalocele? Babies with an encephalocele at