Esophageal Perforation Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 558-561, 1993.
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ABSTRACT
The authors experienced 4 cases of esophageal perforations following anterior cervical spine surgery. All occurred within a few days in the postoperative period. Diagonosis was made by clinical suspision and confirmed by esophography or reexploration. This complication attributed to sharp blade penetration of a retraction during surgery, infection and use of hardware. 3 cases were successfully treated by drainage, tube feeding and parenteral antibiotics. But unfortunately, 1 case was fatality. Although conservative treatment is required prolonged hospitalization, drainage, tube feeding and parenteral antibiotics are recommended treatment.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Period
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Spine
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Drainage
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Enteral Nutrition
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Diagnosis
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Esophageal Perforation
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Hospitalization
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1993
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Article