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Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia

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Chiari malformation is a developmental anomaly that is often accompanied with syringomyelia. This chapter discusses the pathophysiology, etiology, presenting symptoms, radiodiagnostic imaging, surgical management, and nursing care of children with Chiari malformation and/or syringomyelia. The different types of Chiari malformations are explained, radiographs are presented, and sample inpatient progress notes are shown. A story from a parent of a child with a Chiari is included to give a perspective on how this disorder can affect families.

Susan McGee and Diane Baudendistel wrote the original chapter and the 2nd edition but did not participate in this revision.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Childrens Way, Slot 838, Little Rock, AR, 72202, USA

    Ambre’ L. Pownall MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72202, USA

    Ambre’ L. Pownall MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC

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    Cathy C. Cartwright

  2. Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Banner Children Specialists at Cardon, Children’s Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona, USA

    Donna C. Wallace

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Pownall, A.L. (2017). Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia. In: Cartwright, C., Wallace, D. (eds) Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49319-0_6

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