In the most common surgery for Chiari malformation, called posterior fossa decompression, the surgeon removes a small piece of bone at the back of the skull, relieving pressure by giving the brain ...

and the brainstem volume protruding beyond the posterior fossa (P <.05 for all). “MRI analysis of brain structures may provide a standardized value to indicate decompression surgery in children with ...

We do not perform total posterior fossa craniectomy (which would include the bone above the inferior nuchal line to the inion), since we believe decompression of the foramen magnum is the actual goal ...

Your doctor may recommend one of several types of surgery, including: Posterior fossa decompression surgery. This is the standard procedure your doctor may suggest. During this surgery ...

More information: Sadayuki Ito et al, Ten-Year Follow-up of Posterior Decompression and Fusion Surgery for Thoracic Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament, Journal of Bone and Joint ...

All patients underwent posterior spine decompression, correction and fixation surgery. Published results showed posterior spine decompression, correction and fixation surgery may improve ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated ...

Although a congenitally small posterior fossa is the most common ... suggests subarachnoid scarring from the surgery. Patients who undergo bone-only decompression without duraplasty appear to ...

What exactly is orbital decompression surgery? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Debraj Shome, Senior Cosmetic Surgeon and Director at The Esthetic Clinics, shared, “The surgical process ...

Dr Debraj Shome, senior cosmetic surgeon and director, The Esthetic Clinics shares detailed insights on orbital decompression surgery for thyroid eye disease and why seeking timely intervention is ...

Immediately after surgery, the headache and nuchal pain remmited ... impacted cisterna magna; Chiari malformation; posterior fossa decompression; paraparesis; herniated tonsils Uma paciente de 29 anos ...

These include: Posterior fossa decompression surgery. This involves the removal of a small portion of the bottom of the skull and sometimes part of the spinal column to correct the irregular bony ...