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The Valvular Action of the Arnold-Chiari Malformation

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Intracranial Pressure

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Hernias within the craniospinal axis, as elsewhere, are caused by pressure differences. When such a hernia is tightly impacted there are pressure gradients across it, but during its development such pressure differences may be temporary. The Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM) is a herniation of the hind brain, downwards through the foramen magnum, which is moulded to form a close fitting plug with a potentially valve like action. The effects of pulsation upon this and on lesser degrees of cerebellar herniation are of interest.

Financial support has been provided by Reckitt & Coleman Ltd. and by the Hull branch of the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

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  1. Neurochirgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover-Kleefeld, W. Germany

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Williams, B. (1972). The Valvular Action of the Arnold-Chiari Malformation. In: Brock, M., Dietz, H. (eds) Intracranial Pressure. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-65486-2_57

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