| pubmed-article:2114726 | pubmed:abstractText | In a retrospective study of 62 cases of syringomyelia, spanning thirteen years, we investigated the diagnostic value of the different imaging techniques, and the outcome of the several forms of therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging appears to be the examination of choice, being most informative and least invasive. When surgical treatment is indicated, syringoperitoneal shunting will stabilize or improve the condition in a substantial number of cases. Indications for the other surgical procedures are discussed. | lld:pubmed |
