Sudden death revealing Chiari type 1 malformation in two children.

Martinot, A; Hue, V; Leclerc, F; Vallee, L; Closset, M; Pruvo, J P · Intensive Care Med · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the first two fatal cases of sudden unprovoked cardiorespiratory arrest in children with previously undiagnosed Arnold-Chiari type 1 malformation. This diagnosis should be considered in children with unexplained cardiorespiratory arrest. The risk of sudden death in Arnold-Chiari type 1 malformation reinforces the indication for early neurosurgical procedure.

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