Esophageal Perforation Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 558-561, 1993.
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en Ko
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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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Asunto principal:
Periodo Posoperatorio
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Columna Vertebral
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Drenaje
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Nutrición Enteral
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Diagnóstico
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Perforación del Esófago
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Hospitalización
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Año:
1993
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Article