Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia

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Chiari malformation (kee-AH-ree mal-for-MAY-shun) is a condition in which brain tissue extends into your spinal canal. It occurs when part of your skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on your brain and forcing it downward.

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This video explains Chiari malformation in the context of syringomyelia. It defines Chiari malformation as a condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, occurring when part of the skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on the brain and forcing it downward.

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  • Defines Chiari malformation as brain tissue extending into the spinal canal
  • Explains an abnormally small or misshapen skull presses on the brain
  • Covers the brain being forced downward

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This video presents “Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia” — Chiari malformation (kee-AH-ree mal-for-MAY-shun) is a condition in which brain tissue extends into your spinal canal. It occurs when part of your skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on your brain and forcing it downward. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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