Chiari Malformation Type 2
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What is the definition of Chiari Malformation Type 2?
Chiari malformation type 2 (CM type II) is a type of Chiari malformation in which both the cerebellum and brain stem tissue extend into the foramen magnum (the hole at the skull base for passing of the spinal cord). CM type II is usually accompanied by a myelomeningocele (a form of spina bifida that occurs when the spinal canal and backbone do not close before birth), which can result in partial or complete paralysis of the area below the spinal opening. While the severity of CM type II can vary greatly, it can potentially cause serious complications during infancy or childhood. The exact cause of CM type II is not known but it appears to be due to defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development.
What are the alternative names for Chiari Malformation Type 2?
  • Chiari malformation type 2
  • Arnold Chiari malformation type II
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation
  • Chiari malformation type II
  • Chiari type II malformation
Who are the top Chiari Malformation Type 2 Local Doctors?
Gerald A. Grant
Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Experience:
32+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

Mark G. Luciano
Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
Neurosurgery
Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
Neurosurgery

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Christopher D. Fahey
Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

Advocate Medical Group Neurology

1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
Park Ridge, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

What are the latest Chiari Malformation Type 2 Clinical Trials?
Quantitative Neuroradiological Assessment of the Airways, Cranial Base Foramina, and Posterior Cranial Fossae in Children with Chiari Malformation: Relationship with Sleep Disorders

Summary: The severity of sleep disorders in patients with Chiari malformations can vary. The investigators propose to establish a correlation between the severity of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and the quantitative neuroradiological data of the airways, cranial base foramina, and posterior cranial fossae

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Type of Surgical Intervention for Chiari Malformation-syringomyelia: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study

Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression and duraplasty with or without tonsil manipulation results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in those who have Chiari malformation type I and syringomyelia.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center