Figure 15

Figure 15

The pharynx and esophagus are immediately anterior to C2. Pathologic processes in the C2 vertebral body can require surgical approach through the mouth trans oral approach.

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The pharynx and esophagus are immediately anterior to C2. Pathologic processes in the C2 vertebral body can require surgical approach through the mouth (transoral approach) or through the tongue (mandiblesplitting approach).

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View:

C2

Neural: Brainstem and spinal cord

Dura

Pharynx and esophagus

Normal

None

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