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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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A tumor or tumour is the name for a neoplasm or a solid lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells (termed neoplastic) which looks like a swelling. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. A tumor can...
Arthritis - publications, news, reports
Arthritis is by definition the inflammation of one or more joints, characterized by swelling, pain, warmth, redness and diminished range of joint movement (Oxford Medical Dictionary). There are ma...
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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...
An Infant With Redness and Swelling Near the Eye
What condition do you suspect is present in this 6-month-old boy with erythema, tenderness, and swelling below the corner of his eye with mucopurulent discharge? Medscape Ophthalmology
A painful swelling in the groin
A 76 year old woman presented with a 13 day history of severe pain and swelling in her right groin. She lived independently with her husband and normally had an active life, but walking was becoming.....
Scientists discover novel drug molecule that reduces swelling, inflammation in arthritic joints
A gas associated with the smell of rotten eggs has proven to effectively reduce joint swelling, in research which could lead to advances in the treatment of arthritis.
Hydrogen Sulfide Reduces Joint Swelling
A gas associated with the smell of rotten eggs has proven to effectively reduce joint swelling, in research which could lead to advances in the treatment of arthritis. Scientists at the University of...
Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?
Hand swelling during exercise is common, but rarely serious enough to disrupt your routine.
Wenzel Spine Announces Launch of VariLift-C®
Wenzel Spine, Inc., a medical device company focused on providing minimally invasive, stand-alone alternatives to traditional spinal fusion, today announced the launch of the Vari...
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...
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INTRODUCTION: There is considerable controversy as to which technique is best option for reconstruction after multilevel anterior decompression for cervical spondylosis. The aim...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of cervical artificial disc replacement (ADR) and anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF) on adjacent spinal alignments. METHODS: The cohort consisted of 33 patients w...
BACKGROUND: Anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) may necessitate acute and late re-operations. Published long-term follow studies after ACDF are scarce. OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to give a...
STUDY DESIGN: A nonrandomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical outcomes, radiographic changes, and complications of patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy who und...
PURPOSES: We investigated sequential levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in uncomplicated ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) using allograft and DBM...
