Journal article
Chiari I malformation and pregnancy: a comprehensive review of the literature to address common questions and to guide management
Abstract
BackgroundThe optimal management of Chiari I malformation during pregnancy remains uncertain. Labor contractions, which increase intracranial pressure, and neuraxial anesthesia both carry the theoretical risk of brainstem herniation given the altered CSF dynamics inherent to the condition. Mode of delivery and planned anesthesia, therefore, require forethought to avoid potentially life-threatening complications. Since the assumed potential …
Authors
Sastry R; Sufianov R; Laviv Y; Young BC; Rojas R; Bhadelia R; Boone MD; Kasper EM
Journal
Acta Neurochirurgica, Vol. 162, No. 7, pp. 1565–1573
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
July 2020
DOI
10.1007/s00701-020-04308-7
ISSN
0001-6268