Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety to treat Chiari malformation with the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum under endoscope.
Methods: In 1 patient with Chiari malformation with syringomyelia, we made a 2.5 cm incision under the endoscope for the surgical decompression of the foramen magnum.
Results: All the symptoms and signs were remarkably relieved, and the patient could walk the next day and was discharged 3 days after the operation.
Conclusion: The endoscope-assisted decompression of the foramen magnum is a safe and effective surgical method to treat Chiari malformation.