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What can i expect after the operation for a chiari malformation?

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Post op: Some neck pain and stiffness. About 2-3 day hospital stay. Possibly a drain at surgical site for couple days. Comfortable by about 2.5 weeks. Resolution of symptoms.

Answered 9/3/2013

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