Dysphagia in the Elderly Following Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Irish medical journal 2017-12, Vol.110 (10), p.657
Hauptverfasser:	Osuafor, C N, Smith, B, El-Kininy, N, Donegan, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Deglutition Disorders - etiology Female Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects Humans Odontoid Process - injuries Postoperative Complications - etiology Spinal Fractures - surgery Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0332-3102