Chiari malformation type III and results of surgery: a clinical study: report of eight surgically treated cases and review of the literature

• Published in: Pediatric neurosurgery Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 19 - 28
• Main Authors: Işik, N, Elmaci, I, Silav, G, Celik, M, Kalelioğlu, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Arnold-Chiari Malformation - complications; Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Hydrocephalus - etiology; Hydrocephalus - surgery; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Neurosurgical Procedures; Treatment Outcome; Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

The characteristics of Chiari malformation type III and its treatment are evaluated in this study. Radiological and surgical findings were correlated and the benefits of the therapy are discussed. Eight patients (6 males, 2 females) with Chiari malformation type III were studied. All patients underw...