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

• 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

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...