Endoscopic, endonasal decompression of spinal stenosis with myelopathy secondary to cranio-vertebral tuberculosis: Two cases

Background: Tuberculosis can cause extensive osseo-ligamentous destruction at the cranio-vertebral junction, leading to atlanto-axial instability and compression of vital cervico-medullary centres. This may manifest as quadriparesis, bulbar dysfunction and respiratory insufficiency. Aim: We report t...

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Main Authors:	Puraviappan, P., Tang, I.P., Yong, D.J., Prepageran, N., Carrau, R.L., Kassam, A.B.
Format:	Article
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2010
Subjects:	R Medicine
Online Access:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/13119/ https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215109992271
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