Esophageal Perforation After Anterior Cervical Plate Fixation
Journal of Spinal DisordersPublished 1 September 1992
Michael D. Smith, Michael J. Bolesta
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Close observation is needed for screw back out in patients with associated neurologic deficits or osteoporosis after anterior plate fixation of the cervical spine in cases of esophageal complications due to migration of screws.
Abstract
We report two cases of esophageal complications due to migration of screws after anterior plate fixation of the cervical spine. Close observation for screw back out is needed, particularly in those patients with associated neurologic deficits or osteoporosis.
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