Trans-oral penetrating pin : case report and literatures review

Abstract EN

Aim : is to report a case of trans-oral pin, penetrating base of skull and upper cervical region, which is rarely reported in the literatures and to compare it with other studies reporting similar case.

Patients Methods : the details, the presentation, both clinical and radiological finding, and surgical approach of such a case are presented.

Results : the diagnosis was verified with plain x-rays and C.T.

scan with bone study.

Surgery was conducted under G.A., the patient was recovered well without neurological deficit.

Conclusion : meticulous and close pre-operative care with safe operator and careful fellow up is mandatory.

Surgery only offers the best chance of care.