Resolution of syringomyelia in ten cases of "up-and-down Chiari malformation" after posterior fossa decompression

The authors describe ten cases of syringomyelia without hindbrain herniation depicted by preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in supine position. However, the herniation was observed in all cases during the operation with the patient in sitting position. The postoperative MRI revealed an in...

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Published in:	Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria Vol. 68; no. 5; pp. 694 - 699
Main Authors:	Silva, José Alberto Gonçalves da, Melo, Luiz Ricardo Santiago, Araújo, Antônio Fernandes de, Santos, Jr, Adailton Arcanjo Dos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 01-10-2010
Subjects:	Adult Arnold-Chiari Malformation - complications Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery Cranial Fossa, Posterior - surgery Decompressive Craniectomy - methods Dura Mater - surgery Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged NEUROSCIENCES Patient Positioning PSYCHIATRY Retrospective Studies Syringomyelia - etiology Syringomyelia - surgery Treatment Outcome syringomyelia craniovertebral decompression descompressão craniovertebral Chiari malformation malformação de Chiari siringomielia
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