Foramen Magnum Decompression and Duraplasty is Superior to Only Foramen Magnum Decompression in Chiari Malformation Type 1 Associated with Syringomyelia in Adults

Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.PurposeTo compare surgical results of foramen magnum decompression with and without duraplasty in Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1) associated syringomyelia (SM).Overview of LiteratureThe optimal surgical treatment of CM-1 associated with SM is unclear.MethodsT...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Sabri Gürbüz, Mehmet Zafer Berkman, Emre Ünal, Elif Akpınar, Şevki Gök, Metin Orakdöğen, Salih Aydın
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2015-10-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-9-721.pdf