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  • Title: [Endoscopic foramen magnum decompression of Chiari malformation].
    Author: Li YN, Wang RZ, Di X.
    Journal: Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao; 2007 Feb; 29(1):134-6. PubMed ID: 17380684.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety to treat Chiari malformation with the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum under endoscope. METHODS: In 1 patient with Chiari malformation with syringomyelia, we made a 2.5 cm incision under the endoscope for the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum. RESULTS: All the symptoms and signs were remarkably relieved, and the patient could walk the next day and was discharged 3 days after the operation. CONCLUSION: The endoscope-assisted decompression of the foramen magnum is a safe and effective surgical method to treat Chiari malformation.
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