Figure 3

Figure 3

The transoral approach to the C1 C2 region involves an incision through the uvula and posterior pharyngeal wall

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The transoral approach to the C1 C2 region involves an incision through the uvula and posterior pharyngeal wall. The tongue is retracted caudally. Intubation is usually through a nasal tracheal root with lateral retraction of the endotracheal tube in the region of the pharynx.

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View:

Entire occipitocervical junction

Neural: Brainstem and spinal cord

Dura

Jaw, nose, uvula, pharynx, tongue

Normal

Transoral approach to dens

Composite (3/4), Front, Lateral, Caudal