Chiari Treatment Presentation

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ChiariMalformation:TreatmentRick Labuda, Executive informationalpurposesonlyandmayormay not apply to and publisher are not doctors and are not endorse any doctors, procedures, or products. LIVINGWITHCHIARITREATMENTSYMPTOMSDIAGNOS IS2012 C&SPatientEducationFoundation, 2012C&SPatientEducationFoundation, Thispresentationisforinformationalpurpos es, Options2PatientsevaluatedforChiari-likes ymptoms or tonsillar herniation donotalwayshavesurgeryrightaway. Anecdotally, many surgeons reportthattheyrecommendsurgery for only 30%-50% of & See1Generally doctor driven Mild or no symptomsNo definitive neurological signsNot clear if patient has ChiariDiagnosed incidentallyTreat symptomsindividually2Can be doctor or patient drivenSymptoms not severe enough for surgeryPatient does not want surgeryOther medical conditions to address firstSurgery3Doctor and patient agreeSymptoms clearly due to Chiari Severe or getting worseMost doctors recommend surgery when there is a significant syrinx 2012 C&S Patient Education Foundation, This Presentation is for informational purposes, consult a qualified professional for medical advice.

Chiari Malformation: Treatment Rick Labuda, Executive Director director@conquerchiari.org 724-940-0116 Disclaimer: This presentation is intended for informational purposes only and may or may not apply to you. The editor and publisher are not doctors and are not engaged in providing medical advice.

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