Chiari Malformation / Syringomyelia

What is Chiari malformation / syringomyelia?

Washington University pediatric neurosurgeons provide comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and adults with Chiari type I and type II malformations. We offer advanced diagnostic evaluations, including MRI imaging with dynamic flow and pulsatility analysis, and the full spectrum of Chiari decompression surgical approaches.

Why rely on Washington University experts to treat Chiari malformation / syringomyelia?

Our expertise encompasses spinal dysplasia, spinal deformity, cervical instability and atlantoaxial instability. As the principal site for the Park-Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium, we also have extensive experience in the management of Chiari associated with syringomyelia and hydromyelia.

The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Washington University is the principal site for the Park-Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium, a 28-center North American collaborative effort to improve the outcomes of patients affected by Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia.

Chiari malformation / syringomyelia treatments

Washington University pediatric neurosurgeons at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital offer treatments for the following conditions:

• Chiari type I malformation
• Chiari type II malformation
• Other craniovertebral junction abnormalities
• Syringomyelia and hydromyelia
• Spinal deformity and scoliosis
• Atlanto-axial instability
• Cervical instability