Risk Factors for Postoperative Dysphagia and Dysphonia following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Study Utilizing the Hospital for Special Surgery Dysphagia and Dysphonia Inventory (HSS-DDI)

Postoperative dysphagia and dysphonia (PDD) are prevalent complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Identification of risk factors for these complications is necessary for effective prevention. Recently, patient reported outcome measures (PROM) have been used to determine PDD after ACDF. The Hospital for Special Surgery Dysphagia and Dysphonia Inventory (HSS-DDI) is a validated PROM that specifically assesses dysphagia and dysphonia after anterior cervical spine surgery.

Source: The Spine Journal - February 18, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ichiro Okano, Stephan N. Salzmann, Courtney Ortiz Miller, Yushi Hoshino, Jennifer Shue, Andrew A. Sama, Frank P. Cammisa, Federico P. Girardi, Alexander P. Hughes Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research