| Posterolateral approaches to the craniovertebral junction. | |
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PMID: 20173516 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The indications and operative technique for a number of posterolateral approaches to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) are reviewed. METHODS: The literature addressing posterolateral approaches to the CVJ is reviewed, and illustrative cases are presented. RESULTS: The far lateral approach and its variants, including the transcondylar, supracondylar, and paracondylar approaches, are an effective means of addressing intradural anterior and anterolateral CVJ lesions. These approaches provide exposure of the lower third of the clivus, the foramen magnum, and the upper cervical spine; do not cross contaminated regions; and enable a watertight dural closure to be performed. They are associated with minimal morbidity and usually do not significantly decrease the stability of the CVJ. CONCLUSION: All surgeons treating lesions of the CVJ should be familiar with the posterolateral approach and its modifications. |
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Authors:
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Youssef R Karam; Arnold H Menezes; Vincent C Traynelis |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurosurgery Volume: 66 ISSN: 1524-4040 ISO Abbreviation: Neurosurgery Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2010-06-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802914 Medline TA: Neurosurgery Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 135-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. |
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint
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anatomy & histology,
surgery* Cervical Atlas / anatomy & histology, surgery* Cranial Fossa, Posterior / anatomy & histology, surgery Craniotomy / instrumentation, methods Foramen Magnum / anatomy & histology, surgery Humans Laminectomy / instrumentation, methods Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation, methods* Occipital Bone / anatomy & histology, surgery* Postoperative Complications / etiology, prevention & control Skull Base / anatomy & histology, surgery* |
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