Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Associated Complications

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Authors

Kostas N. Fountas · Mercer University

Eftychia Z. Kapsalaki · Mercer University

Leonidas G. Nikolakakos · Navicent Health

Hugh F. Smisson · Navicent Health

Kim W. Johnston · Navicent Health

Arthur A. Grigorian · Navicent Health

Gregory P. Lee ·

Abstract

Meticulous knowledge of the ACDF-associated complications allows for their proper management. Postoperative dysphagia, hematoma, and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy were the most common complications in our series. Management of complications was successful in the vast majority of our cases.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Hematomas and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 32, Issue 21, pp. 2310-2317

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318154c57e

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