Long-term outcomes of Posterior fossa decompression for Chiari malformation type 1: which patients are most prone to failure?
The role of an osseous-only posterior fossa decompression (PFD) for Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) remains controversial. A team of doctors from George Washington University and Children’s National […]
Long-term outcomes for children with incidentally discovered Chiari malformation type 1: what is the clinical significance?
Authors: Laurence Davidson, Tiffany N Phan, John S Myseros, Suresh N Magge, Chima Oluigbo, Carlos E Sanchez, Robert F Keathing
In an article published online, 23 November 2020 in Child’s Nervous […]
ASAP Awards 2020 Grants
We are pleased to announce that three new research grants have been awarded for a total of $243,192.00. To learn more about these projects click here. You can also click Research on the Home page.
Dr Timothy George
On Sunday, November 10, 2019 it was with a heavy heart that I received the news of Dr Tim George’s unexpected passing. He is a man I have openly admired and respected for many years. He was a true friend to this organization […]
Together Making Changes designated the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project (ASAP) as one of their local charities to receive a contribution on behalf of TMS Team Members. On August 21, TMS Team Member, Heather Guin traveled to Longview, Texas to make the […]
Invisible Uncommon…but True
Below is an animation explains syringomyelia for children.
FDA approves first of its kind device to treat pediatric patients with progressive idiopathic scoliosis
For Immediate Release: August 16, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first spinal tether device intended to be used in children and […]
Our Youtube Channel
You can now view video of lectures presented during the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project’s 31st Annual Conference hosted by Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FACS, FAANS, FAHA on the ASAP YouTube Channel.
We are pleased to announce that Richie Byrne will provide entertainment during the ASAP conference banquet on Friday evening!
One of the most requested comedians working today, Richie Byrne brings a unique mix of talents to the stage. Combining a quick wit and New York sarcasm […]
In 1988 Don and Barbara White officially founded the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project, Inc. A grassroots organization to spread awareness about a rare disorder that Barbara was diagnosed with several years earlier. It would be several more before she learned the cause of […]
