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ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
Volume 160, Issue 2, Pages 413-417Publisher
SPRINGER WIEN
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-017-3414-7
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Anterior cervical fusion; Management esophageal injury
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Esophageal perforation is a catastrophic complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). While direct surgical repair has been reported as optimal for restoration of upper gut function, we present the case of a 58-year-old woman who achieved complete resolution when treated only with debridement and drainage. We find that a supportive approach, surgical management without direct repair, may play a vital role in select patient populations in order to avoid potentially long-term consequences or radical treatments, like esophageal diversion. Decisions regarding direct repair versus debridement and inspection only should be made on a case-by-case basis through a multidisciplinary approach.
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