Dysphonia, dysphagia, and esophageal injuries after anterior cervical spine surgery
Okubadejo, G.O.; Hohl, J.B.; Donaldson, W.F.
Instructional Course Lectures 58: 729-736
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0065-6895 PMID: 19385581 Document Number: 628714
Anterior cervical spine surgery is commonly used by spine surgeons to treat numerous pathologic entities. The most common procedures involve decompression of the cervical spine through either diskectomy or corpectomy. Procedures that involve anterior dissection of the neck can lead to various complications, including dysphonia, dysphagia, and esophageal injuries.