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Original Source: What Is the Incidence and Severity of Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Surgery?
BACKGROUND: Existing studies suggest a relatively high incidence of dysphagia after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF). The majority of these studies, however, are retrospective in nature and lack a control group. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We therefore (1) prospectively determined the incidence and severity of dysphagia after ACDF using lumbar decompression patients as a control group; and (2) determined which factors, if any, are associated with increased postoperative dysphagia. METHODS: Patients...
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Dysphagia not tied to post-anterior cervical op swelling
(HealthDay)—Although significant soft-tissue swelling can occur after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures, the width of the prevertebral soft-tissue swelling on radiographic an...
New dysphagia and medicines resource now live
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called 'Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphag...
Cervical discectomy, fusion is durable and cost-effective
(HealthDay)—Single-level instrumented anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is durable and cost-effective after five years of follow-up, according to a study published in the March 15 issue...
Two-level cervical disc from LDR receives approvable letter from U.S. FDA
LDR, a privately held medical device company offering innovative spinal implants for both non-fusion and fusion applications, announced that it has received an Approvable Letter from the U.S. Food and...
Good stability with artificial disc plus cage fusion
(HealthDay) -- For patients with multi-level cervical disc herniation, artificial cervical disc replacement and adjacent segment cage fusion achieves definite stabilization and satisfactory mobility,...
New online resource provides practical guidance on caring for patients with dysphagia
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called 'Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphag...
Cost Effectiveness of Cervical Fusion With Tantalum Implant
ACDF utilizing a tantalum implant can be less costly and more effective than autograft with plating in treating degenerated cervical discs with radiculopathy. Spine
[Clinical Picture] Dysphagia in a young woman
A 31-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a history of intermittent dysphagia to both solid and liquid food for several years. Her dysphagia increased in severity, and in recent months, was acc...
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What Is the Incidence and Severity of Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Surgery?
BACKGROUND: Existing studies suggest a relatively high incidence of dysphagia after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF). The majority of these studies, however, are retrospective in natu...
Can a giant cervical osteophyte cause dysphagia and airway obstruction? A case report.
Cervical spondylosis is a common disorder mainly affecting elderly people. It frequently presents with excessive bone formation (osteophytes). These may lead to pain and neurological deficits due to r...
The Role of C2-C7 and O-C2 Angle in the Development of Dysphagia After Cervical Spine Surgery.
Dysphagia is a known complication of cervical surgery and may be prolonged or occasionally serious. A previous study showed that dysphagia after occipitocervical fusion was caused by oropharyngeal ste...
In a retrospective cohort study we compared the clinical outcome and complications, including dysphagia, following anterior cervical fusion for the treatment of cervical spondylosis using either a zer...
Early dysphagia complicating anterior cervical spine surgery: incidence and risk factors.
BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is a common complication of anterior cervical spine surgery, and most of them occurred in the early postoperative period. This study aimed to determine the incidence of early dys...
