J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2024; 85(S 01): S1-S398
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1780458
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Combined Approach for the Management of a Severe Ventral Brainstem Compression: Endoscopic Endonasal Odontoidectomy Followed by Posterior Decompression with Fusion

Authors

  • Erion J. de Andrade

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Kody Bolk

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Biren Patel

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Leonardo Tariciotti

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Arturo Solares

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Tomas Garzon-Muvdi

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Gustavo Pradilla

    1   Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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    This is a surgical video of an EEA odontoidectomy and pannus resection in a 68-year-old female with of progressive motor deficits and PMH of rheumatoid arthritis. MRI showed severe ventral brainstem compression and spine image showed cranio-cervical instability. She underwent a two-stage surgery, an EEA odontoidectomy, and pannus resection that is depicted on the video followed by a posterior cervical fusion.

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    Publication History

    Article published online:
    05 February 2024

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