Transoral Approach of Upper Cervical Lesions: 1. Traumatic Odontoid Fracture 2. Upper Cervical Epidural Abscess.
- Author:
Ki Hong CHO
1
;
Han Kyu KIM
;
Kyung Gi CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Transoral approach;
Traumatic odontoid fracture;
Cervical epidural abscess;
Microsurgery;
Halo device
- MeSH:
Epidural Abscess*;
Humans;
Microsurgery
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1984;13(3):553-561
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
