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Had chiari decompression surgery in july. was diagnosed with a pseudomenigocele. will this likely resolve on its own?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

hopefully: As long as a small pseudomeningocele stays contained within the wound and without significant low pressure headaches, continued observation is reasonable. Many small CSF collections will resolve spontaneusly.

Dr Chmielewski agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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