New MRI shows 7-9 mm herniation being referred to surgeon

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Hey everyone!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted! Five months ago I was barley classified as having Arnold Chiari malformation at just under 5 mm. I recently had a CINE flow and it shows the herniation at 7-9 mm and an asymmetric blockage of flow. I have now been referred to a neurosurgeon. What are the chances I’ll get surgery? My symptoms have been horrendous!

Thanks all!

Sara

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hi sara…I would think your chances are pretty high you will get surgery,your herniation is now interfering with your flow and with your increase in the severity of your symptoms I would think surgery will be likely…if you need the surgery I wish you the very best results and a speedy recovery :slight_smile:

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thanks for the like Jen…above all we zipperheads have to stick together and support each other !