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[Foramen arcuale and vertigo].

J Y Sun1

  • 1First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical College.

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Foramen arcuale in the atlas vertebra can compress the vertebral artery, causing vertigo. Surgical excision of the foramen arcuale and sympathectomy effectively treated patients with this cervical syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Context:

  • Cervical syndrome affects numerous patients, with a subset experiencing vertigo.
  • Barre-Lieou syndrome is a differential diagnosis for vertigo associated with cervical issues.
  • The posterior arch of the atlas vertebra is a key anatomical region in cervical spine pathologies.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between foramen arcuale and vertigo in patients with cervical syndrome.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention for vertigo caused by vertebral artery compression.
  • To establish diagnostic criteria and surgical guidelines for managing this condition.

Summary:

  • A study of 923 cervical syndrome patients identified 69 with vertigo.
  • X-ray and operative findings confirmed foramen arcuale (7.4% incidence) compressing the vertebral artery.

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  • Complete excision of the foramen arcuale and vertebral artery sympathectomy provided symptom relief.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights a specific anatomical cause of vertigo in cervical syndrome.
    • Demonstrates a successful surgical treatment for vertebral artery compression by foramen arcuale.
    • Provides evidence for complete foramen arcuale excision and sympathectomy as a curative approach.