Surgical Management of Patients with Chiari I Malformation
Joint Authors
Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.
Fountas, Kostas N.
Siasios, Ioannis
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chiari malformations (CMs) constitute a variety of four mainly syndromes (I, II, III, and IV), which describe the protrusion of brain tissue into the spinal canal through the foramen magnum.
These malformations frequently occur in combination with other pathological entities such as myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus, and/or hydrosyringomyelia.
The recent improvement of imaging techniques has increased not only the rate of CM diagnosis but also the necessity for its early treatment.
Several different surgical techniques have been employed in the treatment of patients with symptomatic CM-I.
In our current study, a systematic and critical review of the pertinent literature was made for identifying the most commonly employed surgical procedures in the management of these patients.
Emphasis was given in outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical approach.
Moreover, an attempt was made for defining those parameters that may be prognostic factors for their surgical outcome.
There is a consensus that surgical treatment is reserved only for symptomatic patients with CM-I.
It has also been postulated that early surgically intervention is usually associated with better outcome.
Despite the large number of previously published clinical series, further clinical research with large-scale studies is necessary for defining surgical treatment guidelines in these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siasios, Ioannis& Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.& Fountas, Kostas N.. 2012. Surgical Management of Patients with Chiari I Malformation. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siasios, Ioannis…[et al.]. Surgical Management of Patients with Chiari I Malformation. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Siasios, Ioannis& Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.& Fountas, Kostas N.. Surgical Management of Patients with Chiari I Malformation. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487383