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This comprehensive report of Chiari Malformation presents multiple different surgical treatments, such as bony decompression, cerebellar tonsil cauterization, and duraplasty.
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Chiari malformation refers to a structural defect in the cerebellum, in which a part of it, the cerebellar tonsils, protrudes into the spinal canal. When the cerebellar tonsils are pushed down into the...
ypo.educationPublished on Oct 2, 2013
Chiari 1 defect allowing cerebellar tonsils to herniate through base of skull (Foramen Magnum) Trauma causes additional swelling of brain which exacerbates the compression...
The Mayfield Chiari Center provides neurosurgical evaluation and treatment of adult patients with Chiari malformation. This article overviews Chiari Malformation and goes through a possible surgery...
mayfieldchiaricenter.comWhether to remove, or burn away, the cerebellar tonsils as part of surgery is very controversial. Many doctors believe it is beneficial, while others consider it unnecessarily risky.
conquerchiari.orgIn many cases, surgery is the only treatment available to ease symptoms or halt the progression of damage to the central nervous system. Surgery can improve or stabilize symptoms in most individuals. ...
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