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. 2005 May;56(5):1045-50; discussion 1045-50.

Transoral odontoidectomy

Praveen V Mummaneni  1 , Regis W Haid
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  • PMID: 15854253

Transoral odontoidectomy

Praveen V Mummaneni et al. Neurosurgery. 2005 May.

Abstract

The transoral approach for odontoidectomy is described in detail, and the operating room setup and surgical positioning are demonstrated. We also discuss our methods of retractor placement and techniques for optimal surgical exposure. The microsurgical technique used for decompression is presented in detail. The surgical pearls and pitfalls of transoral odontoidectomy, learned from a 70-case experience, are described and illustrated.

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