Split cord malformation and tethered cord syndrome: same aspects of pathophysiology and indications to surgical treatment
This work is based on the results of examination and surgical treatment 13 pediatric patients’ with split cord malformation. Syringomyelia detected in 4 of 6 patients with tethered cord. In carrying out statistical analyses, using nonparametric methods, obtained significant correlation (p < 0.05) between the tethered cord in patients with a split cord malformation and presence of terminal syringomyelia. However, there isn’t significant correlation (p > 0.05) between the low-placed conus medullaris and primary tethered cord in patients with split cord malformations. Pathophysiology and indications for surgery of tethered cord in patients with split cord malformation were discussed