Chiari & Syringomyelia News  

A  bi-monthly, on-line publication delivering the latest research updates, news, and information.

November, 2008
Volume 6, Number 6
[Printable Version]

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Wide Range Of Chiari Malformation Symptoms

Chiari Malformation & Sleep Apnea

Surgical Technique Minimizes Trauma Of Chiari Surgery

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Chiari Malformation (Arnold-Chiari)  is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms.             

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Quick Facts About Chiari Malformation:

• Affects more than 300,000 people in the US; 30% of children born with spina bifida are also born with a Chiari Malformation.

• Causes a wide ranging, diverse set of symptoms. Research has shown that 95% of patients experience at least 5 symptoms.

• Diagnosed using combination of MRI, neurological exam, physician’s judgment, and other tests; patients often
  go 5 or more years before being properly diagnosed.

• A study of over 300 Chiari Malformation patients found
  that 57% had at one time been told by a doctor they were suffering from a mental or emotional problem.

• Many patients undergo serious brain surgery in an attempt to stop symptoms from progressing.

• Research has shown that surgery can improve symptoms for about 80% of patients, but fails about 20% of the time.

• Chiari can place a tremendous physical, mental, emotional, and economic strain on patients and their families.

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