[Surgical treatment of communicating forms of syringomyelia]

Data concerning surgical intervention at the craniovertebral junction in 20 patients with the communicating form of syringomyelia are discussed. The method of a reconstructive operation is described. Positive changes of sensory and motor disorders were recorded in 14 patients after surgery, no changes occurred in 5 patients, one patient died. The expediency of maximum reconstruction of the posterior fossa with restoration of c.s.f. circulation from the cavity of the fourth ventricle is substantiated.