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 ====== Posterior fossa decompression for Chiari malformation surgical technique ====== ====== Posterior fossa decompression for Chiari malformation surgical technique ======
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 +  - **Posterior fossa craniectomy**: Removal of a portion of the occipital bone to enlarge the foramen magnum.
 +  - **C1 laminectomy**: Often performed to decompress the upper cervical spinal cord.
 +  - **Durotomy**: Opening of the dura mater overlying the cerebellum.
 +  - **Duraplasty**: Expansion of the dural sac using a graft (autologous, bovine, or synthetic).
 +  - **Optional**: Coagulation or reduction of cerebellar tonsils (controversial).
 +  - **Note**: Preservation of the arachnoid membrane is preferred to reduce risk of complications.
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