Endoscopic Endonasal Transnasopharyngeal Approach for Ventral Craniovertebral Junction Lesions: A Technical Note.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lesions of the ventral craniovertebral junction are difficult to access owing to their deep location and proximity to critical neurovascular and pharyngeal structures. In this study, we aimed to describe the surgical technique and clinical outcomes of the endoscopic endonasal transnasopharyngeal approach for ventral craniovertebral junction lesions and highlight key considerations regarding approach selection, airway management, and occipitocervical stabilization.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 7 patients who underwent the endoscopic endonasal transnasopharyngeal approach for ventral craniovertebral junction lesions. The analysis included preoperative planning for surgical access, intraoperative technique, postoperative management, airway and nutritional strat

SUBMITTER: Hongo T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature