Resolution of isolated syringomyelia after treatment of cervical disc herniation: association or coincidence?
BACKGROUND
Syringomyelia is a fluid-filled tubular cavity within the spinal cord. The exact pathophysiology of syringomyelia remains complex and uncertain.


METHODS
We present a case of resolution of cervical syringomyelia after cervical disc operation in a follow-up time of 6 months.


CONCLUSIONS
Restoration of cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics between the syrinx and the subarachnoid space via removing the main pathology such as in our reported case, may contribute in resolution of the syrinx cavity (Fig. 3, Ref. 22).
Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey.
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Yaman
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Eylen
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Ayberk
D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000502:physiology; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*