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

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-mri-shows-7-9-mm-herniation-being-referred-to-surgeon/10924>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [March 18, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-mri-shows-7-9-mm-herniation-being-referred-to-surgeon/10924 "2018-03-18T20:00:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Saradiane](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/saradiane/32/5816_2.png) [@Saradiane](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Saradiane)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-mri-shows-7-9-mm-herniation-being-referred-to-surgeon/10924/1 "2018-03-18T20:00:08Z")

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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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**Author:** ![xyzmike1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/xyzmike1/32/3738_2.png) [@xyzmike1](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/xyzmike1)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-mri-shows-7-9-mm-herniation-being-referred-to-surgeon/10924/2 "2018-03-19T03:42:06Z")

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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 🙂

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**Author:** ![xyzmike1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/xyzmike1/32/3738_2.png) [@xyzmike1](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/xyzmike1)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-mri-shows-7-9-mm-herniation-being-referred-to-surgeon/10924/3 "2018-04-02T04:25:45Z")

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