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Syringomyelia
Alternate Names : Syrinx
Syringomyelia Prognosis (Expectations)
Untreated, the disorder is very slowly progressive, but it eventually results in severe disability. Surgical decompression usually stops the progression of the disorder, with about 50% of people showing significant improvement in neurologic function after surgical decompression.
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• Definition
• Syringomyelia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Syringomyelia Symptoms & Signs
• Syringomyelia Prevention
• Syringomyelia Diagnosis & Tests
• Syringomyelia Treatment
• Syringomyelia Prognosis
• Syringomyelia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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