Nuances of Microsurgical and Endoscope Assisted Surgical Techniques to the Cranio-Vertebral Junction: Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Open Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Purpose: An update of the technical nuances of microsurgical - endoscopic assisted approaches to the craniocervical junction (transnasal, transoral and transcervical) if provided from the literature in order to better contribute to identify the best strategy.
Authors and Affiliations
Massimiliano Visocchi, Francesco Signorelli, Gerardo Iacopino, Giuseppe Barbagallo
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