Chiari malformation occurs when brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, causing headaches and neurological symptoms. India's neurosurgical centres offer decompression surgery with strong outcomes.
Chiari malformation is marked by extension of the lower part of the brain into the spinal canal. Common symptoms include headaches that worsen with coughing, straining or sudden movement, neck pain, numbness or tingling in the arms and hands, dizziness, and occasionally difficulty swallowing or sleep-related breathing issues.
Surgical decompression enlarges the space at the back of the skull to relieve pressure on the brainstem and spinal cord. It is effective and carries a low complication risk.
| Outcome | Reported Rate |
|---|---|
| Favourable postoperative outcome | ~75% of patients |
| Symptom relief | 84.9% of patients report improvement |
| Associated syringomyelia regression | 89.2% of cases |
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