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Transoral operations for craniospinal malformations.

J Gilsbach, H R Eggert

    Neurosurgical Review
    |January 1, 1983
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    The transoral approach offers effective ventral decompression for craniospinal malformations. This minimally invasive technique avoids palate division and tracheotomy, prioritizing anterior decompression with posterior stabilization for complex cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Spinal Surgery
    • Craniovertebral Junction Surgery

    Background:

    • The transoral approach is utilized for various craniovertebral pathologies.
    • Indications include malformations, aneurysms, tumors, fractures, and rheumatoid arthritis impacting the craniocervical junction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the indications and techniques of the transoral approach for craniospinal malformations.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of transoral decompression versus posterior approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of literature and analysis of ten personal cases.
    • Transoral approach involving a midline pharyngeal incision, mouth retractor, and oral intubation.
    • Avoidance of soft palate splitting or hard palate resection; tracheotomy reserved for exceptional cases.

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    Main Results:

    • The lower clivus and cervical spine down to C2 can be accessed via the transoral route.
    • Transoral decompression is preferred for congenital craniospinal malformations with ventral cord compression without instability.
    • For pure instability, both transoral and posterior fusion approaches are viable, with posterior fusion often being more advantageous.

    Conclusions:

    • Transoral decompression is a valuable technique for specific craniospinal pathologies.
    • For complex malformations with dislocation, a staged approach of anterior decompression followed by posterior stabilization yields favorable outcomes.
    • Minimally invasive techniques like transoral surgery can achieve significant decompression without extensive tissue disruption.