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Syringomyelia - Thoracic subarachnoid shunting
Syringomyelia is a cystic cavitation of the spinal cord associated with Chiari I malformation (70%) or basilar invagination (10%) or tumor. It may be a post-traumatic condition. There are 2 main forms: communicating with the central canal or subarachnoid spaces (Chiari I malformation); non communicating (trauma, tumors).
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This video covers syringomyelia in the context of thoracic subarachnoid shunting. The description defines syringomyelia as a cystic cavitation of the spinal cord associated with Chiari I malformation in 70 percent of cases, basilar invagination in 10 percent, or tumor, notes it may be post-traumatic, and distinguishes communicating and non-communicating forms.
Key points
- Defines syringomyelia as cystic cavitation of the spinal cord
- Covers associations with Chiari I malformation, basilar invagination and tumor
- Notes post-traumatic cases
- Distinguishes communicating from non-communicating forms
Video Overview
This video presents “Syringomyelia - Thoracic subarachnoid shunting” — Syringomyelia is a cystic cavitation of the spinal cord associated with Chiari I malformation (70%) or basilar invagination (10%) or tumor. It may be a post-traumatic condition. There are 2 main forms: communicating with the central canal. 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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