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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...
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...
[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...
Keele University School of Pharmacy has launched a website providing guidance on medicines optimisation for patients with dysphagia. The website is aimed at healthcare professionals and includes l...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Helps Stroke Patients Swallow Properly
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HealthyAnswers.com Reveals What Trouble Swallowing, Known As Dysphagia, Could Mean
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Phagenesis Wins CE Mark for Phagenyx to Treat Dysphagia
Manchester, UK - 16th October 2012 - Phagenesis Ltd, the global leader in the treatment of dysphagia (inability to swallow safely) today announced that its treatment system Phagenyx™, the w...
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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...
INTRODUCTION: There is considerable controversy as to which technique is best option for reconstruction after multilevel anterior decompression for cervical spondylosis. The aim...
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate surgical complications and clinical outcome in a consecutive series of 96 patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for cervical disk degeneration (CDD...
BACKGROUND: The current standard of care for cervical myopathy is anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Although well tolerated in the short term, this treatment might ultimatel...
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...
