Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), despite its possible complications, remains
the gold standard for the surgical treatment of patients with radiculopathy and/or myelopathy …

Introduction: Dysphagia is a common finding after anterior cervical discectomy. The
incidence and severity of swallowing disorders are variable and depend on many factors …

Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objective Anterior cervical diskectomy
and fusion (ACDF) is an effective surgical option for patients with cervical radiculopathy …

Study Design. Prospective comparative study. Objective. To determine whether dysphagia is
a unique complication of anterior neck dissection or whether it occurs after any cervical …

Study Design. Multicenter prospective study. Objective. Our aim was to evaluate the
incidence and predictors of postoperative dysphagia in patients undergoing anterior cervical …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Dysphagia is common in the early postoperative period after
anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Several mechanisms, including soft-tissue …

Background Although dysphagia is often self-limiting after anterior cervical discectomy and
fusion (ACDF), its incidence, risks, and long-term outcomes remain unclear. The present …

Objective Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the most common performed
surgery in the cervical spine. Dysphagia is one of the most frequent complications following …

Objective: We sought to identify risk factors associated with long-term dysphagia,
characterize changes in dysphagia over time, and evaluate the incidence of otolaryngology …

Study Design. Retrospective review study with literature review. Objective. The goal of our
current study is to raise awareness on complications associated with anterior cervical …