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Suggest Treatment For Chiari Malformation
How can I contact a specialist in Chari Malformation? My sister is suffering from this and I am doing my homework as she will not seek a specialist outside of St. Catharines. Can you suggest one in the Toronto, GTA area of Ontario. Many thanks, June
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hello,
I suggest you to consult neurosurgeon because the best treatment is surgery. The most common surgery to treat Chiari malformation is posterior fossa decompression. It creates more space for the cerebellum and relieves pressure on the spinal cord. The surgery involves making an incision at the back of the head and removing a small portion of the bone at the bottom of the skull.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
I suggest you to consult neurosurgeon because the best treatment is surgery. The most common surgery to treat Chiari malformation is posterior fossa decompression. It creates more space for the cerebellum and relieves pressure on the spinal cord. The surgery involves making an incision at the back of the head and removing a small portion of the bone at the bottom of the skull.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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