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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2023

Minimally invasive foramen magnum decompression using tubular retractors (MIFT) for Chiari I malformations.

Gaurav Tyagi, Alok Mohan Uppar, Nupur Pruthi, Dhaval Shukla

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Chiari I malformation: management evolution and technical innovation.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2023
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Gaurav TyagiDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, II Floor, Faculty Block, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India.
Alok Mohan UpparDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, II Floor, Faculty Block, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India. alokmohanuppar@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-6395-7024
Nupur PruthiDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, II Floor, Faculty Block, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India.
Dhaval ShuklaDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, II Floor, Faculty Block, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India.

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Abstract

backgroundChiari malformation type 1 has been traditionally treated with foramen magnum decompression and C1 arch excision with or without duroplasty depending on the surgeon's preference. Each of the various surgical modifications has its advantages and disadvantages.

methodsWe describe a minimally invasive tubular retractor-based approach to achieve bony decompression in these cases. We have had good results comparable to the open approach.

conclusionsStrict orientation to the midline using soft tissue landmarks in between the muscles and bony landmarks in the deeper planes is important to achieve good surgical results. Operative time decreases with expertise and is comparable to the open technique. Minimal blood loss and decreased hospital stay and an excellent cosmetic scar make this procedure more appealing.

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Arnold-Chiari MalformationForamen MagnumDecompression, SurgicalHumansLaminectomyMagnetic Resonance ImagingTreatment OutcomeChiari malformationForamen magnum decompressionMIFTMinimal invasive surgeryMISMIS ChiariSyrinx

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PMID36625908

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