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Acikbas C., Akyuz M., Kazan S., Tuncer R.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.142, no.9, pp.1021-1023, 2000 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
142
Issue:
9
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Publication Date:
2000
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Doi Number:
10.1007/s007010070057
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Journal Name:
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
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Page Numbers:
pp.1021-1023
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Keywords:
spinal canal stenosis, axis, craniovertebral junction, CERVICAL MYELOPATHY
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Akdeniz University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
We describe a rare case of marked segmental stenosis of the axis secondary to developmental hypertrophy of the posterior neural arch causing severe neck pain and headache in the occipital region. The patient made a remarkable recovery following decompressive laminectomy and foraminal decompression.