Some observations on the pathogenesis of syringomyelia. Issue 11 (November 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newman, P K; Terenty, T R; Foster, J B
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 44:Issue 11(1981)
• Page Start: 964
• Page End: 969
• Publication Date: 1981-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.44.11.964
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : The pathogenesis of most cases of syringomyelia remains obscure although a modification of the hydrodynamic theory of Gardner allows a logical surgical approach to treatment. Data are presented confirming a high incidence of traumatic birth in patients with syringomyelia who have a Chiari malformation or basal arachnoiditis, but demonstrating no increase in traumatic birth in patients with the Chiari malformation but no syringomyelia. A traumatic birth may be the factor responsible for creating the potential for syringomyelia in those individuals with the embryological defect of the Chiari anomaly.