Effect Of Posterior Fossa Reconstruction On Chiari Malformation

ObjectiveTo investigate spinal cord function and postoperative complications of posterior fossa reconstruction on Chiari malformation with syringomyelia compared with traditional posterior fossa decompression.Material and methodsA total of 108 cases of Chiari malformation with syringomyelia, 51 patients were selected and performed by use of posterior fossa reconstruction and 57 patients performed posterior fossa decompression. In the end, spinal cord function and postoperative complications were documented and analyzed.ResultsThe effective rate of upper extremity, lower extremity and sensation dysfunction of posterior fossa reconstruction group were separately 73.1%, 68.8%, 70.3%, whereas they are 63.0%, 58.3%, 62.5%for posterior fossa decompression group without significant difference. As far as postoperative complications were concerned, they significantly less happen in PFR group than in PFD group with the exception of incision infection.ConclusionPosterior fossa decompression is an effective surgical method and cause less postoperative complications so that it's strongly recommended in the cases...