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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2011; 54(05/06): 276-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1287832
Technical Note
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Endoscopic Transnasal Resection of an Os Odontoideum with Preservation of the Atlas: A Short Anatomic Report

R. Koppula
2   Department of Neurological Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
,
A. Singh
1   Department of Otolaryngology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
,
F. Roberti
2   Department of Neurological Surgery, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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25 January 2012 (online)

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Abstract

We present a short anatomic report on the feasibility of an endoscopic resection of an Os odontoideum, with preservation of the anterior arch of the atlas.

Key words

minimal invasive spine surgery - endoscopy - myelopathy
 

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