title: Syringomyelia: a retrospective study Part II: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
abstract: In a retrospective study of 62 cases of syringomyelia, spanning thirteen years, we investigated the diagnostic value of the different imaging techniques, and the outcome of the several forms of therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging appears to be the examination of choice, being most informative and least invasive. When surgical treatment is indicated, syringoperitoneal shunting will stabilize or improve the condition in a substantial number of cases. Indications for the other surgical procedures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Van Calenbergh
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hoorens
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Van den Bergh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy