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ReviewBrain sciences2023

Decoding Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia: From Epidemiology and Genetics to Advanced Diagnosis and Management Strategies.

Corneliu Toader, Horia Ples, Razvan-Adrian Covache-Busuioc, Horia Petre Costin, Bogdan-Gabriel Bratu, David-Ioan Dumitrascu, Luca Andrei Glavan, Alexandru Vlad Ciurea

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Review in Brain sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Intraoperative ultrasonography in the surgical management of Chiari I malformation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes and applications.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Corneliu ToaderDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Horia PlesDepartment of Neurosurgery, Centre for Cognitive Research in Neuropsychiatric Pathology 6 (NeuroPsy-Cog), 300736 Timișoara, Romania.
Razvan-Adrian Covache-BusuiocDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Horia Petre CostinDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6347-9958
Bogdan-Gabriel BratuDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
David-Ioan DumitrascuDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-3213-684X
Luca Andrei GlavanDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.
Alexandru Vlad CiureaDepartment of Neurosurgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia are neurosurgical entities that have been the subject of extensive research and clinical interest. Globally prevalent, these disorders vary demographically and have witnessed evolving temporal trends. Chiari Malformation impacts the normal cerebrospinal fluid flow, consequently affecting overall health. Key observations from canine studies offer pivotal insights into the pathogenesis of Syringomyelia and its extrapolation to human manifestations. Genetics plays a pivotal role; contemporary knowledge identifies specific genes, illuminating avenues for future exploration. Clinically, these disorders present distinct phenotypes. Diagnostically, while traditional methods have stood the test of time, innovative neurophysiological techniques are revolutionizing early detection and management. Neuroradiology, a cornerstone in diagnosis, follows defined criteria. Advanced imaging techniques are amplifying diagnostic precision. In therapeutic realms, surgery remains primary. For Chiari 1 Malformation, surgical outcomes vary based on the presence of Syringomyelia. Isolated Syringomyelia demands a unique surgical approach, the effectiveness of which is continually being optimized. Post-operative long-term prognosis and quality of life measures are crucial in assessing intervention success. In conclusion, this review amalgamates existing knowledge, paving the way for future research and enhanced clinical strategies in the management of Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia.

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cerebral malformationChiari 1Chiari 2genetic implicationsneurosurgerysyringomyeliasyrinx pathologies

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PMID38137106
PMCPMC10741770

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