Chiari malformation type III and its viability. Case report and literature review

Highlights•Prenatal MRI is essential in diagnosis of Chiari type III and its assessment. •The goal is defect repair with multilayer coverage and hydrocephalus management. •Prognosis depends on brainstem disturbances and associated malformations. •Perioperative care and surgical technique advances im...

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Published in:Neuro-chirurgie 2024-11, Vol.70 (6), p.101585-101585, Article 101585
Main Authors: Vázquez Sufuentes, Silvia, Esteban García, Jesús, Casado Pellejero, Juan, Curto Simón, Beatriz, Fustero de Miguel, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery
Chiari malformation type III
Encephalocele - surgery
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus - etiology
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Procedures - methods
Occipital encephalocele
Pregnancy
Prenatal MRI
Surgery
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - methods
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Summary:Highlights•Prenatal MRI is essential in diagnosis of Chiari type III and its assessment. •The goal is defect repair with multilayer coverage and hydrocephalus management. •Prognosis depends on brainstem disturbances and associated malformations. •Perioperative care and surgical technique advances improve functional status. •Nowadays, prognosis of Chiari type III remains poor.
ISSN:0028-3770
1773-0619
1773-0619
DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101585