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Acta Neurochirurgica
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 9/2016

Open Access 01-09-2016 | How I Do it - Neurosurgical Techniques

Minimally invasive subpial tonsillectomy for Chiari I decompression

Authors: Jeffrey S. Beecher, Yong Liu, Xiaoming Qi, Paolo A. Bolognese

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

Background

A number of different surgical techniques have been used through the years to address Chiari I malformation (CMI).

Methods

This article describes how we surgically manage CMI at two high-volume centers. We call the technique the minimally invasive subpial tonsillectomy (MIST). The technique consists of a minimalistic dissection and craniectomy with a short, linear durotomy for the subpial tonsillar resection. The dura is closed without the use of a duraplasty.

Conclusions

We describe our current methods of surgery for CMI.
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Metadata
Title
Minimally invasive subpial tonsillectomy for Chiari I decompression
Authors
Jeffrey S. Beecher
Yong Liu
Xiaoming Qi
Paolo A. Bolognese
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-016-2877-2

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