Endoscopic foramen magnum decompression of Chiari malformation.
- Author:
Yong-Ning LI
1
;
Ren-Zhi WANG
;
Xiao DI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adult; Arnold-Chiari Malformation; complications; surgery; Decompression, Surgical; methods; Female; Foramen Magnum; surgery; Humans; Syringomyelia; etiology; surgery; Treatment Outcome
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2007;29(1):134-136
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effectiveness and safety to treat Chiari malformation with the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum under endoscope.
METHODSIn 1 patient with Chiari malformation with syringomyelia, we made a 2.5 cm incision under the endoscope for the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum.
RESULTSAll the symptoms and signs were remarkably relieved, and the patient could walk the next day and was discharged 3 days after the operation.
CONCLUSIONThe endoscope-assisted decompression of the foramen magnum is a safe and effective surgical method to treat Chiari malformation.
