This unique, contemporary book is the successor edition of a ground-breaking, authoritative title devoted to the pathology and treatment of chiari malformations. Since an abundance of research and development has occurred after the publication of the Chiari Malformations this updated title meets the market need for a reference that reflects such advances in the field. 

Chiari Malformations, 2nd Edition is divided into nine sections. Opening sections feature chapters on general aspects, diagnostic features and clinical presentation. These are followed by sections on differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Finally, the book closes with an extensive discussion on research, related pathologies and patient resources. Expertly written chapters are supplemented with numerous high-quality illustrations and images to aid in visual learning.

An impressive, nuanced successor, Chiari Malformations, 2nd Edition, is an invaluableresource for neuroscientists and clinicians at all levels, as well as graduate students to specific research scientists studying this region.

Part I: History and Classifications

1. A History of the Chiari Malformations
2. Defining the Chiari Malformations: Past and Newer Classifications
3. Newer Subsets: Chiari 1.5 and Chiari 0 Malformations
Part II: Embryology and Anatomy
4. Embryology of the Craniocervical Junction and Posterior Cranial Fossa
5. Embryology and Pathophysiology of the Chiari I and II Malformations
6. The Occipital Bone: Review of its Embryology and Molecular Development
7. The Proatlas
8. Development of the Atlas and its Variations
9. The Odontoid Process
10. Surgical Anatomy of the Craniocervical Junction Relevant to Chiari Malformations.-Part III: Pathology
11. Pathology of Chiari I and II Malformations
12. Research on the Pathophysiology of Chiari I-Related Symptoms and Syringomyelia, with Emphasis on Dynamic MRI Techniques
13. The Chiari Malformations and Hydrocephalus
14. Cerebellar Tonsillar Ischemia and Cysts in the Chiari I Malformation
15. Syringomyelia and the ChiariMalformations
16. Non-Hindbrain-Related Syringomyelia
17. Chiari and Scoliosis
18. Associated Bony Malformations and Instability in the Chiari I Malformation.-19. Ventral Decompression for Chiari Malformations
20. Chiari I Malformation and Craniosynostosis
Part IV: Epidemiology, Natural History, and Genetics.-  21. Epidemiology of Chiari I Malformation
22. Natural History of Chiari Malformations
23. Genetics of the Chiari I and II Malformations
Part V: Diagnostics
24. Electrophysiological Diagnostics in Chiari Malformation
25. Radiology
26. Measurement of the Volume of the Posterior Cranial Fossa using MRI
27. Intraoperative Ultrasound in Chiari Type I Malformation
28. Advanced Imaging of Chiari I Malformations
Part VI: Clinical Presentations
29. Clinical Presentation of Pediatric Chiari I Malformations.-  30. Benign Chiari I Malformation
31. Unusual Presentations of the Chiari I Malformation
32. Clinical Presentation Adult Chiari I
33. Acute and Sudden Presentations of the Chiari Malformations
34. Associated Disorders of Chiari Type I Malformations
35. Association Between Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and the Chiari I Malformation
36. Symptoms of the Chiari II Malformation
Part VII: Treatment, Outcomes, and Complications
37. Treatment of the Pediatric Chiari I Malformation
38. Treatment of the Adult Chiari I Malformation
39. Treatment of the Chiari II Malformation
40. Chiari Type II Malformation: Reversibility Following Myelomeningocele Closure.-41. Duraplasty Versus Non-dural Opening for the Treatment of Pediatric Chiari Malformation Type I.-42. Chiari Decompression Outcomes Using Ligamentum Nuchae Harvest and Duraplasty in Pediatric Patients with Chiari I Malformation
43. Complications of Chiari Surgery.-  44. Secondary Interventions for Chiari I Malformation
45. Outcomes for the Surgical Management of Chiari I and Chiari II Malformations
Part VIII: Miscellaneous.-  46. Chiari-Like Malformation in Dogs
47. Experimental Models of Chiari Malformations
48.  Predictive Analysis in Chiari Type I Malformation
49
Treatment Costs of Chiari Type I Malformation
50. A Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Management of Chiari I Malformations
51. Chiari Malformations: a Patient's Guide
Part IX: Conclusions
52. Conclusions.