A modified transcondylar screw to accommodate anatomical skull base variations.

CONCLUSION: The modified mTCS technique allows for direct visualization and, therefore, helps to avoid damage to the hypoglossal nerve and lateral aspect of brain stem.
PMID: 28695045 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Surgical Neurology International - July 12, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research