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A member asked:

If i have borderline chiari 1 since my symptoms are still very severe can i still be a canidate for surgery?

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need a consult: Best to discuss with a board certified neuro surgeon. Hope that helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2019

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