Arnold-Chiari type II malformation. A clinicopathological study with special reference to its surgical treatment.
We report two cases of Arnold-Chiari type II malformation which died as a result of respiratory arrest due to malfunction of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt. The autopsy findings are described with special reference to surgical treatment of the condition.
D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001344:Autopsy; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000150:complications