Esophageal perforation more than 10 years after anterior cervical spine plating

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Lucas, J.
Smith, E.
Eskander, Mark S.
McPhee, James T.
Lapinsky, Anthony
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Orthopedics
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
2013-09-01
Keywords
Delayed esophageal perforation
Delayed esophageal erosion
Cervical plating
Digestive System Diseases
Musculoskeletal System
Neurology
Orthopedics
Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.01.016
Abstract
Esophageal perforation is a relatively rare but serious complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Most cases present as early within weeks of the initial surgery, but some cases can present years later due to a variety of mechanisms. This report details a case of esophageal perforation discovered 10 years after initial cervical surgery.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2013 Sep;115(9):1842-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.01.016. Link to article on publisher's site
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10.1016/j.clineuro.2013.01.016
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/29249
PubMed ID
23481902
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