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[Disphagia secondary to cervical osteophytes]
B Torres Muros1, J A Serrano, S Meschian Coretti
1Servicio de Otorrinolaringologia, Hospital Clinico Virgen de la Victoria de Malaga. btorresm@telepolis.com
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 20, 2007
Summary
Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, can stem from cervical spine issues. This case highlights a large anterior cervical osteophyte causing extrinsic esophageal compression after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Dysphagia is a frequent otolaryngology complaint with diverse etiologies.
- Extrinsic compression of the digestive tract can cause swallowing difficulties.
- Cervical spine pathologies are an underrecognized cause of dysphagia.
Observation:
- A patient presented with dysphagia following anterior cervical spine surgery.
- A large osteophyte was identified at the anterior aspect of the cervical spine.
- The osteophyte was causing significant extrinsic compression of the upper digestive tract.
Findings:
- The large cervical osteophyte was the direct cause of the patient's dysphagia.
- Surgical intervention for cervical spine issues can lead to secondary complications like osteophyte formation.
- This case illustrates a rare but significant cause of extrinsic esophageal compression.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering cervical spine abnormalities in dysphagia evaluation.
- Suggests potential for osteophyte-induced dysphagia post-anterior cervical spine surgery.
- Emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach needed for managing complex dysphagia cases.
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