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My neurosurgeon my suggest surgery for chiari malformation. i have dizziness and gait disturbance that never goes away. is this a common surgery?
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It is not uncommon: Depending on symptoms, imaging evaluation (ususally MRI and mr cine to show CSF flow) you may be a candidate for neurosurgical decompression.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Chiari malformation: Gait issues and dizziness can be symptoms of a chiari malformation. If you have tonsillar herniation and compression at the skull base due to tonsillar herniation then you could benefit from this surgery to decompress the chiari.
Answered 9/7/2013
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Yes: Yes it is a procedure that neurosurgeons perform and are familiar with. Good luck.
Answered 2/8/2014
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