Abstract
Persistent dysphagia after ventral instrumentation of a patient with a cervical spine fracture and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH, or Forestier's disease) is a rare but dramatic complication. In this case report some pathogenetic factors are discussed. Accurate resection of the spondylophytes should be considered to avoid a ventral protrusion of the plate.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Cervical Vertebrae / injuries*
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Cervical Vertebrae / surgery*
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Chronic Disease
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Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
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Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal / complications*
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Male
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Spinal Fractures / surgery*
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Spinal Fusion / adverse effects*
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Vocal Cord Paralysis / diagnosis
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Vocal Cord Paralysis / etiology*