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When part of the cerebellum is located below the foramen magnum, it is called a Chiari malformation. ... What are Chiari malformations?; What causes these malformations?; How are they classified?; What are the symptoms of a Chiari malformation?; Are other conditions associated with Chiari malformations?; How common are...
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm
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Chiari malformation is considered a congenital condition, although acquired forms of the condition have been diagnosed. A German pathologist, Professor Hans Chiari, first described abnormalities of the brain at the junction of the skull with the spine in the 1890s. He categorized these in order of severity;
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www.neurosurgerytoday.org/what/patient_e/chiari1.asp
www.neurosurgerytoday.org/what/patient_e/chiari1.asp
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation ... What is Chiari, or "ACM" ? (pronounced Kee-AR'-ee); What are the symptoms of Chiari ? ; Read about "Chips Excellent Adventure"; It's a short documentary on my hospital stay, pre-op and post-op ; Update: 11 years post-op and all is well; ... World Arnold-Chiari Malformation Association;
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www.pressenter.com/~chip/chiari.htm
www.pressenter.com/~chip/chiari.htm
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The pins and needles, wasting and weakness that I had been experiencing in my left hand for nearly a year were, in fact, caused by a condition that I had never heard of called Chiari malformation. ... There was really no decision to be made about the operation, especially once I had Googled "Chiari", and read the all the...
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www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/he...
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/how-student-doctor-got-personal-experience-of-brain-surgery-445082.html
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A Chiari malformation is a change in the normal relationships of the structures of the brain and spinal cord at the base of the skull where brain and spinal cord meet. There are four types of Chiari malformations, but really only the first two are seen with any frequency by ... No operation is always successful, but this is...
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www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site699/mainpageS699P0.htm...
www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site699/mainpageS699P0.html
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For children experiencing symptoms of and who have been diagnosed with chiari malformations, the treatment is surgery to create more space for the brain and spinal cord. Without surgery, symptoms will continue and may worsen. ... Pre-operation checklist...
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www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/neurology/treat...
www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/neurology/treat/chiari-surgery.htm
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In the most common operation for Chiari malformation — called posterior fossa craniectomy or posterior fossa decompression — your surgeon removes a small section of bone in the back of the skull, relieving pressure by giving the brain more room.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/chiari-malformation/DS00839/D...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/chiari-malformation/DS00839/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
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Chiari malformation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this brain disorder. ... Doctors categorize Chiari malformation into four types, depending on the anatomy of the brain tissue that is displaced into the spinal canal, and whether developmental abnormalities of the brain or spine are present.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/chiari-malformation/DS00839/D...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/chiari-malformation/DS00839/DSECTION=symptoms
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It uses easy to understand words to help parents understand Chiari. There are pictures of the basic Chiari Malformation operation. The subject of hydrocephalus is explained along with a link to a support group forum that you may use as a "guest".
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www.angelfire.com/hi3/mwa/chiari.html
www.angelfire.com/hi3/mwa/chiari.html
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