Syringomyelia

Diagnosis and Treatment

Jörg Klekamp, Madjid Samii (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

XIII, 195 Seiten

2012 | 1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-62651-7 (ISBN)

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Syringomyelia has fascinated neurologists and neurosurgeons for decades, if not for centuries. The slowly progressing cystic cavitations of the spinal cord have led scientists and clinicians to various pathophysiological hypotheses and treatment strategies. Until recently, no clear concept existed as to what caused a syrinx and how and when a particular patient should be treated. The introduction of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized our view of syringomyelia. For the first time, we are able to diagnose a syrinx before it produces clinical symptoms, and we can follow the course of the syrinx before and after surgical treatment with a noninvasive method. This has led to a huge amount of information not available to previous scientists. Nevertheless, pathophysiology and treatment are still contro versial. The aim of this book is to give a guideline on how to approach a patient with a syrinx. Based on clinical experience, we have modified our strategies repeatedly in an attempt to improve clinical results. We have developed a treatment concept, evolved out of 20 years of clinical and experimental work, which has proven to be a solid basis for our decision making. Clinical courses, surgical indications, tech niques, and postoperative results are discussed for each of the different pathologies known to be associated with syringomyelia. In this manner, we hope to give a co herent overview on all aspects of syringomyelia, which should help physicians to counsel and treat patients with this fascinating but also potentially devastating dis ease.

1 Introduction.- 1.1 Definitions of Cord Cavitations.- 1.2 History of Syringomyelia.- References.- 2 The Pathophysiology of Syringomyelia.- 2.1 Anatomical Background.- 2.2 Fluid Movements in the Extracellular and Subarachnoid Spaces.- 2.3 Tethered Cord and Extracellular Space.- 2.4 Pathophysiological Concept.- 2.5 Disorders Associated with Syringomyelia.- References.- 3 Syringomyelia Associated with Diseases at the Craniocervical Junction.- 3.1 Chiari Malformations.- References.- 3.2 Rhombencephalic Malformations.- References.- 3.3 Foramen Magnum Arachnoiditis.- References.- 3.4 Intracranial Tumors.- References.- 4 Syringomyelia Associated with Diseases of the Spinal Canal.- 4.1 Syringomyelia Related to Spinal Arachnoid Scarring.- References.- 4.2 Syringomyelia Related to Tumors of the Spinal Canal.- References.- References.- 4.4 Syringomyelia Related to Diseases of the Spine.- References.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	23.10.2012
Mitarbeit	Assistent: C. Matthies
Zusatzinfo	XIII, 195 p. 126 illus., 35 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Berlin
Sprache	englisch
Maße	193 x 270 mm
Gewicht	470 g
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Neurochirurgie
Schlagworte	arachnoiditis • Chiara malformation • Diagnosis • intramedullary tumors • Magnetic Resonance • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • pathophysiology • spinal cord • spinal dysraphism • spine • Syringomyelia • Trauma • Tumor
ISBN-10	3-642-62651-3 / 3642626513
ISBN-13	978-3-642-62651-7 / 9783642626517
Zustand	Neuware