Abstract
Delayed pharyngoesophageal perforation is a rare complication following anterior cervical spine surgery. Patients usually present weeks to years after surgery with vague symptoms, such as dysphagia and neck pain. We report five cases of delayed pharyngoesophageal perforation following anterior cervical spine surgery with hardware fixation. Successful surgical management of these patients required removal of hardware and closure of the defect supported with a vascularized flap.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 930-936 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 120 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anterior cervical spine surgery
- Cervical spine fixation
- Pharyngoesophageal perforation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology