Surgical methods for Arnold-Chiari malformation type II: outcome and follow-up results

An abstract of a study by Isik et al examining the outcome and follow-up results of the surgical methods for Arnold-Chiari malformation type II is presented. Results shows that, in Chiari malformation type II, associated pathologies such as neural tube defects, hydrocephalus and syringomyelia may ha...

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Published inBritish journal of neurosurgery Vol. 21; no. 5; p. 457
Main Authors Isik, N, Elmac, I, Silav, G, Kaki, M, Bölükbas, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.10.2007
Subjects
Brain
Congenital diseases
Medical treatment
Spinal cord
Surgical techniques
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Isik et al examining the outcome and follow-up results of the surgical methods for Arnold-Chiari malformation type II is presented. Results shows that, in Chiari malformation type II, associated pathologies such as neural tube defects, hydrocephalus and syringomyelia may have to be corrected. If the patients have brain stem symptoms, despite the presence of a functioning shunt, the procedure of choice is a craniovertebral decompression. Children who have hydrocephalus, neural tube defects or syringomyelia must also be checked for Chiari malformation type II.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X