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Chiari decompression 2001. mri following car accident with head injury shows 2 mm cerebral ecoptia. return of chiari?

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Yes: could be since post traumatic Chiari malformation has been descibed...HOWEVER "left over" ectopiae from previous surgery is a definite possibility ! Discuss with your surgeon! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/18/2018

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A member asked:

Chiari decompression 2001. mri following car accident with head injury shows 2 mm cerebral ecoptia. return of chiari?

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