Sleep apnea and the Arnold-Chiari malformation.

Abstract

We present a polysomnogram-documented report of central sleep apnea (427 events) and moderately severe decreases in arterial oxygen saturation (to 81%) associated with the Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM). Daytime hypersomnolence and other symptoms had significantly impaired our patient's work performance. After surgical correction of the ACM, there was marked improvement in symptomatology. A post-surgery polysomnogram revealed marked improvement in the number of central apneas (74 events) and only mild decreases in oxygen saturation (to 94%).

• Authors: R A Balk, F C Hiller, E A Lucas, L Scrima, F J Wilson, V Wooten
• Journal: The American review of respiratory disease (Am Rev Respir Dis) Vol. 132 Issue 4 Pg. 929-30 (Oct 1985) ISSN: 0003-0805 [Print] United States
• PMID: 4051328 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Arnold-Chiari Malformation (complications, surgery)
• Craniotomy
• Humans
• Laminectomy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Sleep Apnea Syndromes (etiology, physiopathology)