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A CASE SERIES OF TRANSNASAL ENDOSCOPIC ODONTOID EXCISION

VINODH R

Abstract


The endoscopic transnasal approach is an alternative for trans-oral approach in resection of the odontoid process, when the latter causes a brainstem compression or at  cervicomedullary junction. However trans-oral route is a gold standard approach for decompression, transnasal route has many surgical advantages and also in reduction of   post-operative complications. A report of four cases with brainstem compression due to odontoid process is presented to emphasis on the potential of this transnasal approach to the endoscopic rhinologist.

 


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