Surgical Management of Chiari Malformation: Approaches, Techniques, and Pitfalls

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Dr. Ekkehard Kasper provides a comprehensive overview of Chiari malformation, covering its definitions, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic workup, and associated abnormalities. The second half focuses on surgical management of Chiari I, including decompression techniques, duraplasty, minimally invasive approaches, and management of syringomyelia. Kasperreviews current clinical evidence, surgical outcomes, complications, and the rationale behind selecting a surgical approach that maximizes symptom improvement while minimizing morbidity.

This lecture was presented at the Chiari Research Open House at Northeastern University on August 8th. (2026)

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