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How is syringomyelia treated?

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How is syringomyelia treated?

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Because of the risk of permanent nerve damage, if symptoms are significant or progressing, most surgeons will recommend surgery of some type. The treatment for cases where there is a syrinx but no real symptoms is more controversial. Some surgeons will recommend surgery anytime there is a syrinx, while others will take a wait and see approach and monitor the situation with routine MRI’s and neurological exams.