Two cases of dysphagia due to cervical spine osteophytes successfully treated surgically
Yee, C.; Wong, H.Y.; Fewer, H.D.; Rogers, A.G.
Canadian Medical Association Journal 132(7): 810-812
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4409 PMID: 3978503 Document Number: 260896
Two cases of dysphagia due to osteophytes at the level of the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrate are reported. The patients were two women aged 47 and 50 years. The diagnosis was confirmed by means of roentgenography, barium studies and, in one case, esophagoscopy. Both patients were successfully treated surgically. The importance of properly investigating cervical dysphagia is stressed. Doctors in many different fields of practice should be aware of this rare cause of dysphagia.