1. Anterior Full-Endoscopic Transcervical (AFETA) Odontoidectomy as a Surgical Alternative to Endonasal Odontoidectomy.
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Gomez-Niebles, Sara, Barrera-Guzman, Cristhian, Abaunza-Camacho, Juan Felipe, Daza-Ovalle, Alberto, Madrinan-Navia, Humberto, Torres-Mancera, Jorge, Peña, Camilo, Guevara-Moriones, Natalia, Riveros-Castillo, William Mauricio, and Saavedra, Javier M
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LITERATURE reviews , *CRANIOVERTEBRAL junction - Abstract
This article discusses a rare condition called complete posterior atlantoaxial dislocation (PAAD) with an unfractured odontoid process (UFOP), which is a traumatic injury to the craniocervical junction. The main objective of treatment is to preserve neurological function and restore spine stability. Traditional approaches for odontoidectomy, such as transnasal and transoral routes, are technically challenging and associated with complications. The article presents a case report of a patient with PAAD and describes a novel endoscopic surgical approach called Anterior Full-Endoscopic Transcervical (AFETA) Odontoidectomy, which provides a safer alternative for the treatment of this condition. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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