Surgery For Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is damage to the spinal cord due to the formation of a fluid-filled area within the cord.
Alternative Names
Syrinx
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The fluid buildup seen in syringomyelia may be a result of
The fluid-filled cavity usually begins in the neck area. It expands slowly,...
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