Johns Hopkins Neurology and Neurosurgery Podcasts
Johns Hopkins pediatric neurosurgeon George Jallo, M.D., discusses Chiari malformation.
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0:09 Chiari malformation
0:49 Cerebellum shuts down
1:36 Headache worse wtih exercise, apnea
2:19 Early thirties typical
3:08 Expand the skull
4:12 Try to give more space
5:02 Success rates for headaches up to 90%
6:16 10% of patients do not get better
7:05 Overall success rate is excellent
8:11 May have other neurological complications
9:06 Need an MRI to diagnose
9:24 End
