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Cervical spondylotic dysphagia

J J Kaye, A W Dunn

    Southern Medical Journal
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Severe dysphagia caused by cervical osteophytes can be effectively treated with surgical excision of the bone spurs. Esophagoscopy is recommended for diagnosis but requires extreme caution due to perforation risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Cervical osteophytes, or bone spurs on the neck vertebrae, can lead to severe difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).
    • Diagnosis and management of dysphagia secondary to cervical osteophytes require careful consideration.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with severe dysphagia attributed to cervical osteophytes.
    • Esophagoscopy was considered for diagnosis, highlighting the need for extreme caution due to potential esophageal perforation.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of both cervical vertebral spurs was performed.
    • Anterior interbody stabilization was deemed unnecessary in this case.
    • Complete recovery was associated with the surgical treatment.

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    Implications:

    • Surgical excision is the definitive treatment for dysphagia caused by cervical osteophytes, often leading to full recovery.
    • Esophagoscopy, while diagnostic, carries a significant risk of esophageal perforation and must be performed with utmost care.
    • Conservative management with reassurance and anti-inflammatory agents may be suitable for minimal symptoms but is not definitive.