Transoral evacuation of a clivus extradural haematoma with good recovery: a case report

Br J Neurosurg. 1997 Jun;11(3):245-7. doi: 10.1080/02688699746339.

Abstract

We report a case of traumatic atlanto-axial dislocation with a clivus and upper cervical extradural haematoma causing tetraplegia and respiratory paralysis. Surgical evacuation via the transoral route with posterior atlanto-axial fixation resulted in survival with a good outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Atlanto-Axial Joint / injuries
  • Child
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / complications
  • Quadriplegia / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed