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Anterior Microscopic Transtubular (MITR) Surgical Approach for Cervical Pyogenic C1-2 Abscess: A Case Report

Roberto J. Aranibar, Diana Cardenas del Monaco and Phoebe Gonzales
International Journal of Spine Surgery January 2015, 9 56; DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/2056
Roberto J. Aranibar
1Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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Diana Cardenas del Monaco
2Texas Neurosciences Institute, San Antonio, TX
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Phoebe Gonzales
1Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
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    A) Anterior and Lateral views of CT scan showing destruction of C1-C2 complex and left occipital condyle with possible instability. B) Tubular retractor in place with probe inside C1-2 abscess.

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    Microscopic view of the C1-C2 abscess cavity.

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    Anterior-posterior radiograph depicting the occipito-cervical fusion with instrumentation.

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    Lateral radiographic view depicting the occipito-cervical fusion with instrumentation.

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    Sagittal view craniocervical CT with instrumentation (1 year).

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    Axial view craniocervical CT with instrumentation (1 year).

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International Journal of Spine Surgery Jan 2015, 9 56; DOI: 10.14444/2056

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Roberto J. Aranibar, Diana Cardenas del Monaco, Phoebe Gonzales
International Journal of Spine Surgery Jan 2015, 9 56; DOI: 10.14444/2056
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