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Esophageal Perforation Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society ; : 558-561, 1993.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-134119
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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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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Period / Spine / Drainage / Enteral Nutrition / Diagnosis / Esophageal Perforation / Hospitalization / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Year: 1993 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Postoperative Period / Spine / Drainage / Enteral Nutrition / Diagnosis / Esophageal Perforation / Hospitalization / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: Korean Journal: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Year: 1993 Type: Article