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Chapter-024 Syringomyelia

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Nair Suresh
2. Menon Girish
3. BRM Rao
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_24
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical, Education and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala, India, Mount Elizabeth Fertility Center; National University Hospital, Minimal Access Endoscopic, Surgery 3 MT, Elizabeth # 12-17, MT. Elizabeth Medical Center, Singapore, Gynecology Consultants Clinic and Surgery; Mount Elizabeth Fertility Center; National University Hospital, Minimal Access Endoscopic Surgery 3 MT, Elizabeth # 12-17 MT, Elizabeth Medical Center, Singapore, Clinic and Surgery Division of Minimal Access Endoscopic Surgery; Mount Elizabeth Fertility Center Visiting Consultant, National University Hospital; 3 MT, Elizabeth # 12-17 MT, Elizabeth Medical Center Singapore
2. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical, Education and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
3. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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Abstract

This chapter has well written text and 5 well illustrated diagrams showing Syringomyelia. Anatomy and physiology of development of syringomyelia are described in detail. Incidence, pathogenesis of Syringomyelia along with clinical presentation are given in detail. Investigations in a case of syringomyelia are described with the help of diagrams and radiographic pictures. Management, prognosis and postoperative complications of syringomyelia are described at the end of the chapter. Radiological scoring system for assessment of syringomyelia is given in tabulated form. 70 references are given for further reading to conclude this chapter.

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