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Surgical treatment of Chiari I malformation: indications and approaches.
- Source :
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Neurosurgical focus [Neurosurg Focus] 2001 Jul 15; Vol. 11 (1), pp. E2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2001 Jul 15. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Chiari I malformation is a well-described entity characterized by hindbrain herniation through the foramen magnum. Although the exact origin of congenital Chiari I malformation is unknown, it appears to be caused by a mismatch between the volume of the posterior fossa neural elements and the posterior fossa cranial content. Several theories have been proposed to describe the resultant pathophysiology of this mismatch. It is clear, however, that abnormal cerebrospinal fluid flow and velocity play a role in the symptoms and signs associated with this disorder. The authors will review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options for patients with Chiari I malformation.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Arnold-Chiari Malformation complications
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Foramen Magnum pathology
Humans
Infant
Laminectomy methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods
Male
Retrospective Studies
Rhombencephalon pathology
Spinal Cord Diseases etiology
Spinal Cord Diseases surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
Treatment Outcome
Arnold-Chiari Malformation surgery
Foramen Magnum surgery
Neurosurgical Procedures methods
Rhombencephalon surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1092-0684
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Neurosurgical focus
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16724812
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3171/foc.2001.11.1.3