Postnatal spine MRI findings
| Percentage of Total (N = 119) | Percentage of Prenatal Repair Group (n = 38) | Percentage of Postnatal Repair Group (n = 78) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraspinal postoperative fluid collection | 32.8% (38/116) | 5.3% (2/38) | 46.2% (36/78) | P < .001 |
| Arachnoid cyst | 3.4% (4/119) | 5.3% (2/38) | 2.6% (2/78) | P = .46 |
| Syrinx | 39.5% (47/119) | 36.8% (14/38) | 41% (32/78) | P = .67 |
| No syrinx, no fluid collection, and no arachnoid cyst | 36.2% (42/116) | 55.3% (21/38) | 26.9% (21/78) | P = .003 |