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The Chiari malformations are becoming more frequently diagnosed due to technological advancements. Many patients will be diagnosed with this type of brain herniation but will be asymptomatic. Others, however, will have medical problems related to the brain tissue that is displaced into the upper neck. These latter patients may undergo surgery to treat their Chiari malformation. In experienced hands, this procedure has a low complication rate and often effectively treats the Chiari malformation symptoms/signs.
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Bradley, N., Vance, E.H. (2020). Chiari Malformations: A Patient’s Guide. In: Tubbs, R., Turgut, M., Oakes, W. (eds) The Chiari Malformations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44862-2_51
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