Guest guest Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hello all, Dr. Chi wanted me to have an MRI to rule out any other problems other than a re-tethering of my cord. I had my primary order the MRI as I didn't want to go allthe way back to Boston for it. I picked up the report last week and shipped a copy of the report and a CD with images to Dr. Chi. The report says I have a 3 syrinxes(syringomyelia) in my thorasic spine from T-3 to T-11. This is a new development for me. I don't remember anyone ever telling me that I had a syrinx. I do have tethered cord, split cord, lipomyelomeningocele, scoliosis, and other things. Does anyone here have a syrinx, or had one? Do the doctors always operate on them? Can you share your experience with me? Dr. Chi should view my MRI images and read the report this week and then his assistant should call me with an appointment to see him again. I'm wondering if he drains the syrinx, will he still want to do the spine shortening surgery. Thanks for any help with this. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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