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Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 1/2018

01-01-2018 | How I Do it - Neurosurgical Techniques

Chiari I malformation: surgical technique, indications and limits

Authors: Lorenzo Giammattei, F. Borsotti, F. Parker, M. Messerer

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) is a rare disease characterised by herniation of cerebellar tonsils below the foramen magnum with associated anomalies of posterior fossa. We describe here the surgical technique, indications and limits of surgical treatment.

Method

The authors describe the surgical technique, including: posterior fossa decompression, opening of the foramen of Magendie and duraplasty in case of CM-I.

Conclusions

Posterior fossa decompression plus duraplasty is a safe and effective procedure for patients with CM-I malformation.
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Metadata
Title
Chiari I malformation: surgical technique, indications and limits
Authors
Lorenzo Giammattei
F. Borsotti
F. Parker
M. Messerer
Publication date
01-01-2018
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-017-3380-0

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