Delayed Esophageal Perforation after Cervical Spine Plating
Korean Journal of Spine
;
: 174-176, 2013.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-35263
ABSTRACT
Although anterior approaches to the cervical spine are popular and safe, they cause some of complications. Esophageal perforation after anterior spinal fusion is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. We present a rare case of delayed esophageal perforation caused by a cervical screw placed via the anterior approach. A 43-year-old man, who had undergone surgery for complete cord injury at another orthopedic department 8 years previously, was admitted to our institute due to painful neck swelling and dysphagia. Radiological studies revealed a protruding screw and esophageal perforation. The perforation was found during surgery and was successfully repaired. This case emphasizes the need for careful long-term follow-up to check for delayed esophageal perforation in patients that have undergone anterior cervical spine plating.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Orthopedics
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Spinal Fusion
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Spine
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Deglutition Disorders
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Esophageal Perforation
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Neck
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Spine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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