Tethering of the cervico–medullary junction with central cord oedema after foramen magnum decompression for Chiari malformation

Abstract

An unusual complication following foramen magnum decompression for Chiari malformation is described: adhesive tethering of the cervico–medullary junction with oedema of the upper spinal cord and lower medulla. Further surgery was required to correct this condition.

Key words:

• Chiari type I malformation
• foramen magnum decompression
• tethering
• central cord oedema

Declaration of interest:

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