In Which Procedure Are the Esophagus, Carotid Artery, and Trachea

question 13

Multiple Choice

In which procedure are the esophagus, carotid artery, and trachea retracted medially for access to the area of pathology?

• A) anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion
• B) fronto-temporal craniotomy for aneurysm
• C) placement of ventriculo-atrial shunt
• D) rhizotomy for intractable trigeminal neuralgia

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