New Mayo Clinic research finds that correcting congenital spinal cord defects, such as spina bifida, before birth is effective at reversing adverse effects on the brain. | Mayo Clinic

Drs. Nicholas Wetjen and Rodrigo Ruano and Suresh Kotagal discuss spina bifida and fetal surgery in this video. Learn more about spina bifida fetal surgery and patient care at Mayo Clinic: http://mayocl.in/2qcGXIO | Mayo Clinic

“At 5 weeks I could actually take a complete deep breath without it hurting at all.” Ed, cycle enthusiast and Mayo Clinic heart valve disease patient. Learn more. http://mayocl.in/2rAoTFc | Mayo Clinic

“The nursing staff just wrapped their arms around me…” Piper found comfort from Mayo Clinic nurses during her son’s fourth surgery for a congenital heart defect. Request an appointment at Mayo Clinic and get back to your life. http://mayocl.in/2tqh9qm | Mayo Clinic