NEXUS criteria for Cervical Spine imaging
Any 1 of the following is an indication :
Mnemonic = “NSAID”
NEXUS criteria for Cervical Spine imaging
Any 1 of the following is an indication :
Mnemonic = “NSAID”
Both of these are orthopedic/neurosurgical emergencies! But in general, CM syndrome is more severe than CE syndrome.
Here's a comparison between the two...
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In cases of Pituitary Adenomas, the general surgical approach is a TransNasal TransSphenoidal Approach for the excision of the lesion.
To know the type of sphenoid sinus is an important step in the pre-operative planning for the surgery. It also helps in estimating the site where we are most likely to encounter the tumor and the pituitary gland.
Hamburger classified 3 types of pneumatization based on its relationship to the sella turcica.
1)Conchal (rudimentary or absent sphenoid sinus)
2)Presellar (a posterior sphenoid sinus wall that is separated from sella by thick bone).
3)Sellar (a posterior sphenoid sinus wall that is adjacent to sella).
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