Cranio-cervical decompression and expansile duroplasty for isolated fourth ventricle in a patient with Chiari II malformation

Abstract The management of isolated fourth ventricle in Chiari II malformation remains a complex challenge. Commonly accepted treatment options have been associated with high rates of complications and failure. Cranio-cervical decompression and autologous expansile duroplasty may be an effective pri...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical neuroscience Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 158 - 161
Main Authors:	Banh, Lisa, Brophy, Brian P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2013
Subjects:	Adult Arnold-Chiari Malformation - complications Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery Brain Decompression Decompression, Surgical - methods Entrapped fourth ventricle Female Fourth Ventricle - pathology Fourth Ventricle - surgery Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Meningomyelocele - complications Meningomyelocele - surgery Nervous system Neurology Postoperative Complications - surgery Spina bifida Surgery, Plastic - methods Type II Arnold-Chiari malformation Ventricles (cerebral) Type II Arnold-Chiari malformation Spina bifida Entrapped fourth ventricle
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Summary:	Abstract The management of isolated fourth ventricle in Chiari II malformation remains a complex challenge. Commonly accepted treatment options have been associated with high rates of complications and failure. Cranio-cervical decompression and autologous expansile duroplasty may be an effective primary intervention for this condition.
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ISSN:	0967-5868 1532-2653
DOI:	10.1016/j.jocn.2012.02.036