Persistent/Recurrent syringomyelia after Chiari decompression-natural history and management strategies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Study Design Systematic review. Study Rationale One of the most consistent indications for a Chiari decompression is tonsillar descent meeting the radiographic criteria and an associated syrinx in a symptomatic patient. In counseling patients about surgery, it would be advantageous to have information regarding the expected outcome with regard to the syrinx and other possible treatments available if the result is suboptimal. Clinical Questions The clinical questions include: (1) What is the average rate of recurrent or residual syringomyelia following posterior fossa decompression as a result of Chiari malformation with associated syringomyelia? (2) What treatment methods have been reported in the literature for managing recurrent or residual syringomyelia after initial posterior fossa dec

SUBMITTER: Schuster JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3836893 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature