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What if I don't want Chiari surgery?

If your neurosurgeon recommends surgery, it's because you need it — you may have progressive symptoms that could limit your normal activities and (rarely) put you at risk for neurological dysfunction. (Read more on Diagnosing and Treating Chiari Malformation.)

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  • Are there any treatments for Chiari other than surgery?
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