Question 1

can decompression surgery for chiari malformation 1 relieve vision problems/issues (like blurry/double vision or seeing flashes) caused by chiari?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The goal of Chiara surgery is to restore the normal pattern of CSF flow &amp; thereby prevent further deterioration of the visual (&amp; balance) symptoms of the ACM malformation. Whether this helps existing symptoms depends on how long those symptoms have been present, the type of surgery contemplated, it's success rate, age, &amp; underlying factors. It's a question to ask the neurologist who knows you best

Question 2

i had surgery for chiari malformation 1 decompression 1 yr ago. the headaches and other symptions haven't gone away. will they? why not? does chiari ?

Accepted Answer

Return to neurosurg: Persistent headaches after acm-1 decompression could be due to a postop complication such as a dural leak of spinal fluid.Neurosurgeon has to decide whether a myelogram is needed.

Question 3

i have chiari malformation and i had decompression surgery 5 months ago i keep having pain in my neck into my shoulders and mid back also pain in lower back and shooting tingling pain down my legs what could this mean

Accepted Answer

See your doctor!: Persistence of symptoms after surgery requires immediate consult with your treating neurosurgeon!

Question 4

how safe is the surgery to fix a chiari malformation?

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Moderately risky: Chiari decompression surgery is considered moderate risk surgery.  In other words, its not like having your appendix or hernia repaired but its also not like having a complex brain tumor or aneurysm worked on either.  The major risks of this surgery are severe (sometime chronic) neck pain, bleeding, infection, and a small risk of spinal fluid leak.  The more scary risks (stroke) are very rare.

Question 5

how long will it take to recover from surgery for a chiari malformation?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: Most are out of the hospital in 1-2 days.  You then have to take it easy ( no lifting >10 lbs) for about a month.  Expect a stiff neck for a few weeks at least.

Question 6

how long does it take to recover after chiari malformation type 2 surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends how complex: Chiari type 2 is associated with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, syrinx, apnea, etc.  Surgery may involve closure of low back, vp shunt, decompression at the neck, among other procedures.  Recovery depends on the initial severity of the problem and the complexity of the procedure.  Complications of bleeding, infection, and wound healing will prolong recovery.

Question 7

what are the risks of surgery to treat chiari malformation?

Accepted Answer

Ask ur Neurosurgeon: Many of the complications of decompression surgery have to do with opening the dura and research has shown that opening the dura does increase the complication rate.  there is a risk of infection and sometimes the patch that is sewn in leaks or becomes scarred.   the brain may slump further into the spinal area in the postoperatory or later.

Question 8

i got results on my chiari malformation said 6mm below something and the nuero surgen doesn't want to do surgery why?

Accepted Answer

Not always surgical: Not all cases of chiari 1 malformations need surgical decompression.  The surgeon will use your exam and history to decide if you would benefit from surgical decompression.  I personally wait until the patient's symptoms are beyond just headaches since surgery is not guaranteed to resolve headaches.

Question 9

how dangerous is surgery for the arnold chiari malformation in a 18-month old?

Accepted Answer

It is: Chiari described different types of developmental defects of the cerebellum.  Type 2 is associated with spina bifida, type 3 and type 4 are severe defects.  You are probably talking about type 2 associated with spina bifida.  It can cause breathing and swallowing problems.  Treatment with surgery is controversial.

Question 10

i have arnold chiari malformation type 1. i recently had corrective surgery. what are the possible side effects from that?

Accepted Answer

There are risks: With any brain surgery, there are risks or brain or nerve injury, bleeding, infection and even death in rare circumstances.  Specific to chiari decompression, neck pain, CSF leak, and pseudomeningocele formation are also risks.

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