Dysphagia

Research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the area of dysphagia published

Published in Telemedicine Business Week, December 12th, 2007

A new study, 'Cerebrospinal fluid leak after anterior cervical disc fusion: an unusual cause of dysphagia and neck mass,' is now available. According to recent research from the United States, "Dysphagia after anterior cervical disc fusion (ACDF) is a common complaint. We present two cases of dysphagia caused by a rare complication after ACDF: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak into the neck."

"A case series of two patients. Both patients underwent a chart review, comprehensive history, physical examination, flexible nasolaryngoscopy, and radiographic imaging. A literature review of the MEDLINE database (1966-2006), using key words 'dysphagia' and 'anterior discectomy,' was...

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Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2007-12-12)

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