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Severe neck pain after tracheoesophageal puncture may indicate cervical spondylodiscitis. Prompt diagnosis with MRI and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) is a common method for voice rehabilitation post-laryngectomy.
  • While effective, TEP can lead to severe complications, necessitating careful monitoring.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old woman developed severe cervicalgia and fever one month after TEP insertion.
  • Imaging revealed spondylodiscitis (C6-C7) with spinal cord compression.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention included cervicotomy, debridement, and flap reconstruction to protect the neurovascular axis.
  • Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging confirmed complete resolution of the infection one month post-surgery.

Implications:

  • Physicians should consider cervical spondylodiscitis in patients with severe neck pain post-TEP.

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  • MR imaging is vital for evaluating TEP complications, and surgical exploration is mandatory for neurological symptoms.