An Examination of Morphological Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes in Type I Chiari Malformation: A Comparative Study.

This article examines the morphological characteristics and surgical outcomes in patients with Type I Chiari malformation (CMI). The study compares individuals diagnosed with CMI to the general population to identify any discernible differences in parameters such as cerebellar width, 4th ventricle dimensions, cerebellar-to-Pons distance, cerebellar height, tentorial angle, and McRae line. The results show significant morphological differences between CMI patients and the normal population in various aspects. Postoperatively, some improvements in measurements were observed, but not in all parameters. These findings can help inform surgical decisions for patients with CMI experiencing ambiguous symptoms. [Extracted from the article]