Endoscopic Endonasal Odontoidectomy: Nuances of Neurosurgical Technique

Abstract

Odontoidectomy is the treatment of choice for some diseases that cause irreducible ventral compression of the brainstem. In this study, we present our series emphasizing the technical nuances of endoscopic endonasal odontoidectomy.

Resumo

Odontoidectomia é o tratamento de escolha para algumas doenças que cursam com compressão irredutível do tronco encefálico. Neste trabalho, apresentamos nossa série enfatizando as nuances da técnica cirúrgica da odontoidectomia por via endonasal endoscópica.

Keywords

craniocervical junction - odontoidectomy - endoscopic endonasal approach - transoral approach

Palavras-chave

transição crânio-cervical - odontoidectomia - acesso endoscópico endonasal - acesso transoral

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