J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1984 Sep;13(3):553-561.

Transoral Approach of Upper Cervical Lesions: 1. Traumatic Odontoid Fracture 2. Upper Cervical Epidural Abscess

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju, Korea.

Abstract

The transoral approach to anteriorly placed lesions at the upper cervical region is not new, but is still infrequently used by neurosurgeons for lesions in this region. The indications and surgical methods vary widely, and there is much room for discussion of the technical details. We are reporting our experience with this technique in two patients; one is a traumatic odontoid fracture and another is a cervical epidural abscess.

Keyword

Transoral approach; Traumatic odontoid fracture; Cervical epidural abscess; Microsurgery; Halo device

MeSH Terms

Epidural Abscess*
Humans
Microsurgery
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