Abstract
A simple long-blade modification of the Cloward's anterior cervical retractor system has been developed for transoral surgery. A patient with severe basilar invagination is described, in whom the retractor system greatly facilitated access to the atlas and odontoid.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 309-310 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery