For some patients born with a certain skull abnormality, unexpectedly early cognitive decline and symptoms of depression and ...

All three boys underwent a Chiari Malformation Decompression, the standard treatment for the condition. The surgery involves ...

A Louth mother who lives in almost constant pain is desperately trying to access surgery to improve her quality of life.

Isaias was diagnosed with Chiari malformation. Novant Health neurosurgeon ... Dr. Hage said in Isaias’ case, surgery was the ...

An ultrarunner who underwent major brain surgery 15 months ago has spoken ... A seasoned long-distance runner, Ms Sykes was treated for Chiari malformation, which pushes part of the brain out ...

Chiari malformation occurs when the lower part of ... for the cerebellum and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. This surgery can alleviate symptoms like headaches and improve the flow of ...

For the condition, Chiari type-1 malformation, the diagnosis is straightforward ... it's probably in the top three leading causes of surgery," said Sean Gupta, MD, a neurosurgery resident at ...