Posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty in Chiari malformation type 1: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsIn the absence of hydrocephalus and craniocervical region instability, PFDD provides better clinical outcomes but with higher risk. The use of PFD may be justified in some cases in children, and in the absence of a syrinx. To help with future outcome assessments in patients with a CM-I, standardization of clinical and radiological grading systems are required.Trial registration: not required
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research