Recurrent dysphagia after lower posterior cervical fusion.

Conclusion: Posterior cervical fixation restricts cervical motion and may restrict expansion of the esophageal duct leading to permanent postoperative dysphagia requiring continued feeding tube utilization. PMID: 32494389 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32494389?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - June 6, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research