Tamara829
12-27-2006, 11:31 AM
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I am new on this board, I just had a cine' flow study.
Here is what it says: Indication: Chiari Malformation.
The cerebellar tonsils are slightly lower in position than expected.
The tonsils are minimally deformed. The appearance is consistant with
a mild Chiari 1 malformation. There is CSF flow anteriorly at the
foramen magnum. Flow is also present posteriorly though flow is more
robust anteriorly. A small syrinx cavity is present within the
cervical cord C4-C5 and C7.
Impression: Mild Chiari 1 malformation with small syrinx in the
cervical cord. Flow is demonstrated at the foramen magnum within the
subarachnoid space preferentially anteriorly.
I got a call from the Neurosurgeons office that said my flow study was normal, and there was no need for surgery. So I fired my neurosurgeon. From what I read, It doesn't sound normal. Also, I have read that many tests must be done to decide whether surgery is needed. Besides, doesn't the fact that I have a syrinx prove that the flow is obstucted somehow. Everyone tells me that the flow study alone shouldn't determine wheter surgery is needed. I am now trying to find another neurosurgeon in the Indianapolis area. God bless and take care everyone. If anyone has any input on my flow study report, or know of any good surgeons in Indy, please let me know.
I am new on this board, I just had a cine' flow study.
Here is what it says: Indication: Chiari Malformation.
The cerebellar tonsils are slightly lower in position than expected.
The tonsils are minimally deformed. The appearance is consistant with
a mild Chiari 1 malformation. There is CSF flow anteriorly at the
foramen magnum. Flow is also present posteriorly though flow is more
robust anteriorly. A small syrinx cavity is present within the
cervical cord C4-C5 and C7.
Impression: Mild Chiari 1 malformation with small syrinx in the
cervical cord. Flow is demonstrated at the foramen magnum within the
subarachnoid space preferentially anteriorly.
I got a call from the Neurosurgeons office that said my flow study was normal, and there was no need for surgery. So I fired my neurosurgeon. From what I read, It doesn't sound normal. Also, I have read that many tests must be done to decide whether surgery is needed. Besides, doesn't the fact that I have a syrinx prove that the flow is obstucted somehow. Everyone tells me that the flow study alone shouldn't determine wheter surgery is needed. I am now trying to find another neurosurgeon in the Indianapolis area. God bless and take care everyone. If anyone has any input on my flow study report, or know of any good surgeons in Indy, please let me know.