Decompression of The Foramen Magnum Without Burr Hole For Treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 1: Report of 25 Cases


KALEMCİ O., YILMAZ M., Ur K., Arda M. N.

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.