Transoral Approach of Atlanto-Axial Pyogenic Abscess.
- Author:
Se Hyuk KIM
1
;
Young Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Transoral approach;
Atlanto-axial dislocation;
Pyogenic abscess
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Decompression;
Dislocations;
Spinal Cord Compression
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1995;24(4):464-470
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of atlanto-axial dislocation caused by a pyogenic abscess was presented. A pyogenic abscess in the cervical region is rare and surgical treatment is indicated if the sign of spinal cord compression is present. The lesion was removed by transoral approach and effective decompression was obtained. We reviewed the literatures and discussed the advantage and applications of transoral approach in detail.
