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Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

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[Dysphagia after ventral spondylodesis].

D Kleemann¹, I Plank, S Nofz

¹HNO-Klinik des MediClin-Müritz-Klinikums Waren, Waren (Müritz), Germany. detlef.kleemann@mueritz-klinikum.de

|May 8, 2009

Summary

A rare complication of cervical spine surgery occurred when a screw migrated from the spine, through the digestive tract, and was excreted. Persistent dysphagia led to the discovery of a hypopharyngeal granuloma requiring surgical removal.

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Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

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Published on: September 11, 2021

Area of Science:

Spine Surgery
Gastrointestinal Complications
Medical Device Migration

Background:

Complications from osteosynthetic materials after cervical spine surgery are uncommon.
This case highlights a rare instance of implant migration.

Observation:

A 36-year-old patient developed dysphagia post-ventral cervical spondylodesis.
A missing osteosynthesis screw was identified via X-ray, later found in the rectum.
The screw spontaneously passed through the gastrointestinal tract.

Findings:

Persistent dysphagia prompted further investigation.
Endoscopy revealed a granuloma in the posterior hypopharynx, successfully removed surgically.
Mucosal healing occurred without further complications.

Implications:

Immediate X-ray and endoscopy are crucial if dysphagia arises after cervical spine osteosynthesis.
Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for potential complications from implanted materials.
Treatment strategies should be individualized based on the specific clinical scenario.