Direct Transoral Approach to C2 for Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

Journal Article · Sat Dec 14 23:00:00 EST 2002 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-001-0122-7· OSTI ID:21083397

Martin, Jean-Baptiste; Gailloud, Philippe ^[1]; Dietrich, Pierre-Yves ^[2]; Luciani, Marc E; Somon, Thierry ^[1]; Sappino, Pascal-Andre ^[2]; Ruefenach, Daniel A ^[1]

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1. Department of Radiology, Geneva University Hospital, Rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, CH-1211 Geneva 14 (Switzerland)
2. Division of Oncology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva (Switzerland)

Percutaneous vertebroplasty was performed via a transoral route in a 70-year-old woman with a C2 metastasis of thyroid origin involving anterior vertebral elements. Complete pain relief was obtained after an uncomplicated minimally invasive procedure. This preliminary experience demonstrates that a transoral approach under fluoroscopic control can provide safe access to the upper cervical spine at C2 level.

• OSTI ID: 21083397
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 25; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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