ReviewLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2025
Airway Compromise in Adults Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Airway Compromise in Adults Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Objective: Postoperative airway compromise is a rare but significant complication following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the incidence of airway compromise in ACDF patients and identify associated risk factors to guide otolaryngologists in optimizing the airway. Data Sources: Following PRISMA guidelines, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Scopus were searched from inception to July 10, 2024. Review Methods: Articles reporting the incidence of airway complications following ACDF were included. Primary outcome measures included proportions (%) and odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results: Of 449 abstracts identified, 42 studies ( Conclusions: Postoperative airway compromise is a rare but potentially lethal complication of ACDF. Preoperative identification of patient risk factors allows for tailored perioperative management by otolaryngologists and spine surgeons, minimizing the occurrence of airway compromise.
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