Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation: A Case Report / 대한신경손상학회지
Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
; : 55-60, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Patients with atlanto-occipital dislocation (AOD) are increasingly being transported to emergency rooms, alive, by the improved pre-hospital emergency rescue system. The author reports a fatal case of AOD with severe neurovascular injuries following a high-speed pedestrian collision. Therefore, nowadays, neurosurgeons can expect an increase in the occurrence of such cases; an early diagnosis and prompt occipitocervical fusion can save lives. This report reviews the current concepts of AOD in mild to fatal conditions.
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Assunto principal:
Articulação Atlantoccipital
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Diagnóstico Precoce
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Luxações Articulares
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Emergências
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Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência
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Neurocirurgiões
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article