Transoral resection of retro-odontoid disc sequestration: case report and review of the literature

Authors
Campbell, SF Tannenberg, AEG Mowat, P
Citation
Sf. Campbell et al., Transoral resection of retro-odontoid disc sequestration: case report and review of the literature, J CL NEUROS, 7(4), 2000, pp. 325-327
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
ISSN journal
09675868 → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
325 - 327
Database
ISI
SICI code
0967-5868(200007)7:4<325:TRORDS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A rare case of retro-odontoid disc sequestration causing significant cord c ompression and progressive neurological deterioration is presented. The cli nical history, radiology, treatment and pathogenesis of the case are descri bed, along with a review of the relevant literature.(C) 2000 Harcourt Publi shers Ltd.