Delayed esophageal fistula following anterior cervical spine fusion

Esophageal perforation can result from either cervical spine trauma itself or follows anterior cervical spine surgical procedures in the course of management of diseases of the cervical spine. We report a case of delayed esophageal fistula in a 17-year-old patient who sustained cervical fracture affer a road traffic accident. Anterior cervical spine fusion with autogenous iliac bone graR was carried out after successful reduction of the fracture. The fistula was managed conservatively with a local honey dressing until complete closure occurred