Type I Chiari malformation presenting orthostatic syncope who treated with decompressive surgery

Chiari malformations are a congenital anomaly of the hindbrain. The most common, Chiari malformation type I (CM-I), is characterized by herniation of the cerebellar tonsils extending at least 3 mm below the plane of the foramen magnum. Consequently, CM-I is associated with hydrocephalus and symptoms...

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Main Authors: Hyun-Seung Shin, Jeong A Kim, Dong-Seok Kim, Joon Soo Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2016-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-59-S149.pdf