Hydrosyringomyelia-Chiari I complex. Prospective evaluation of a modified foramen magnum decompression procedure: preliminary results.
Surg Neurol
; 39(2): 163-9, 1993 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-8351630
A modified foramen magnum decompression procedure, designed to respect the subarachnoid spaces as much as possible, was prospectively evaluated in eight consecutive patients with a progressive clinical syndrome related to hydrosyringomyelia-Chiari I complex. This evaluation included quantitative clinical and magnetic resonance follow-up of at least 1 year in the first six patients and 6 months for the last two. Magnetic resonance scans at 6 months or more confirmed a persistent reduction of the hydrosyringomyelic cavity in all cases, which was associated with obvious subjective improvement. All patients have maintained this improvement. The operative technique and methods of clinical and radiological follow-up are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Malformação de Arnold-Chiari
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Siringomielia
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Forame Magno
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1993
Tipo de documento:
Article