Pregnancy and Chiari malformation
Evidence-based neurology checklist on pregnancy and chiari malformation: Vaginal delivery management Most pregnancies and deliveries are uneventful Vaginal delivery is recommended for asymptomatic women There may be transient postpartum worsening of neurological symptoms Effects of pregnancy on…
Vaginal delivery management
- Most pregnancies and deliveries are uneventful
- Vaginal delivery is recommended for asymptomatic women
- There may be transient postpartum worsening of neurological symptoms
Effects of pregnancy on Chiari malformation
Indications for preterm delivery at 25 weeks
Indication for Caesarean delivery
Anaesthetic management
Management of Chiari malformation in pregnancy
Post-partum management of Chiari malformation
References
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- Roper JC, Al Wattar BH, Silva AHD, Samarasekera S, Flint G, Pirie AM. Management and birth outcomes of pregnant women with Chiari malformations: a 14 years retrospective case series. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2018; 230:1-5.
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