All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.
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Spina bifida that's present at birth usually requires surgery within 72 hours. During the surgery, a surgeon will put the spinal cord and exposed tissue inside the baby's body and cover them with muscle and skin. They'll then close the opening in the back.
Later surgery for complications such as bladder and bowel issues and hydrocephalus may be needed later.