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Fig. 3 | Chinese Neurosurgical Journal

Fig. 3

From: Reconsideration of the transoral odontoidectomy in complex craniovertebral junction patients with irreducible anterior compression

Fig. 3

a The Davis mouth gag was placed and bilateral catheters were ligated to expose the posterior pharyngeal wall. b Using a diamond microdrill to remove the C2 vertebral body. c Gently removing the residual bony strip with a Kerrison to expose the dura mater. d The dura mater was clearly exposed and the odontoid process was completely resected

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Chinese Neurosurgical Journal

ISSN: 2057-4967

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