Decompression of The Foramen Magnum Without Burr Hole For Treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 1: Report of 25 Cases
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.31, no.4, pp.744-751, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 31 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2014
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.744-751
- Keywords: Chiari 1 malformation, posterior fossa craniectomy, foramen magnum
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Although several surgical techniques for Chiari Malformation Type 1 (CM1) have been described, the best surgical treatment is still controversial. The aim of this study was to describe a simplified surgical technique for the treatment of patients with CM1.