Cranio-cervical decompression and expansile duroplasty for isolated fourth ventricle in a patient with Chiari II malformation.
The management of isolated fourth ventricle in Chiari II malformation remains a complex challenge. Commonly accepted treatment options have been associated with high rates of complications and failure. Cranio-cervical decompression and autologous expansile duroplasty may be an effective primary intervention for this condition.
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. lisabanh01@gmail.com
Lisa
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Banh
Brian P
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Brophy
D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D020546:Fourth Ventricle / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*