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Extreme Lateral/Transcondylar

Extreme Lateral/Transcondylar

Indications:

This approach is designed for exposing tumours involving lower clivus and involving vertebral artery. Retrosigmoidcraniectomy is extended to open the foramen magnum. Posterior arch of atlas is removed. Foramen transversorium of C1 is opened and the vertebral artery is rerouted posteriorly. Upto 1/3 of the occipital condyle can be drilled out to maximize the exposure. Dura is incised anterior to and around the point of dural entry of vertebral artery.

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Dr. Rayappa

Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)

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+91 44 3315 1105

Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)

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The Heart Of Clinic

Dr. Rayappa

Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)

SENIOR CONSULTANT

+91 44 3315 1105

Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)