Chiari Malformation – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Chiari malformations encompass a spectrum of deformities affecting the posterior fossa and hindbrain, involving structures like the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata. These deformities lead to a range of issues, from herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum to complete cerebellar absence, often accompanied by other intracranial or extracranial defects such as hydrocephalus, encephalocele, syrinx, or spinal dysraphism. The precise etiology of Chiari malformations remains unknown. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the condition, with severe headaches at the back of the head being the most common. Chiari malformations are categorized into different types: Chiari malformation Type I: Although the most prevalent, Type I is still relatively rare, affecting fewer than 1% of the general population and around 3.6% of children. It occurs when the cerebellar tonsils descend below the foramen magnum. Type I malformations may remain asymptomatic unt...
