ArticleBMC research notes2025
Early dysphagia following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a centre experience.
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- Anterior versus posterior decompression and fusion for multilevel cervical myelopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Review
- Symptom clusters and symptom network analysis of patients after anterior cervical spine surgery: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- [Effectiveness comparison of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with zero-profile three-dimensional-printed interbody fusion Cage and titanium plate fusion Cage].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveAnterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed surgical procedure in patients with cervical spine radiculopathy and/or myelopathy. It's considered safe, but one of its most common complications is postoperative dysphagia, which can negatively impact the patient's quality of life, and increase health costs. In this study, we discuss our experience with post-ACDF dysphagia (PAD) in terms of incidence, risk factors and approach to management.
resultsIn total, 196 eligible patients were included with a mean age of 50.38 years (SD = 11.18); 107 patients (54.6%) were males, and 89 (45.4%) were females. The incidence of PAD was 5.6% (11/196 patients). No significant association could be found between the development of PAD and the assessed patient-related factors (age, gender, body mass index, and comorbidities) nor surgical factors (number of operated levels, use of anterior plate, operative time).
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