Dysphagia in the Elderly Following Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Osuafor, C N. Greene, B El-Kininy, N Donegan, C
Osuafor, C N.
Greene, B
El-Kininy, N
Donegan, C
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2017-11
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Dysphagia
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POST SURGERY
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Dysphagia is a risk factor for adverse health outcomes like aspiration, recurrent chest infections and malnutrition. Here, we describe a case of an 82-year-old lady who presented with a two-month history of dysphagia after an anterior odontoid screw fixation for a type II odontoid process fracture. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
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