Sudden unexpected nocturnal death in Chiari type 1 malformation and potential role of opioid analgesics

Sudden unexpected nocturnal death in Chiari type 1 malformation and potential role of opioid analgesics

“…Our recent article entitled “Sudden unexpected nocturnal death in Chiari type 1 malformation and potential role of opioid analgesics”[ 5 ] was criticized by Jonathan and Shlomi. [ 3 ] They challenged our opinion without any reference to authenticate their assertions. [ 3 ] In our original article, an axial T1-weighted MRI image of the posterior fossa [ Figure 1 ] was replaced by a T2 fluid-attenuated inversion recovery image of a similar view.…”

“…[ 3 ] They challenged our opinion without any reference to authenticate their assertions. [ 3 ] In our original article, an axial T1-weighted MRI image of the posterior fossa [ Figure 1 ] was replaced by a T2 fluid-attenuated inversion recovery image of a similar view. We do not believe that this oversight could have resulted in their error of mistaking a disproportionately large communicating fourth ventricle (DLCFV) for a “trapped” fourth ventricle.…”

“…We do not believe that this oversight could have resulted in their error of mistaking a disproportionately large communicating fourth ventricle (DLCFV) for a “trapped” fourth ventricle. [ 3 ]…”