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An Unusual Case of Esophageal Perforation Following C5-C7 Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion Managed Surgically With Esophageal Repair and Long-Segment Cervical Fusion

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF) is frequently the surgical management for myelopathy, radiculopathy, and cervical spine trauma. Although esophageal perforation is an uncommon complication, it remains a serious concern. This report details the case of a 50-year-old female who underwent a C6 corpectomy with C5-C7 ACCF due to degenerative pathology and subsequently developed an esophageal perforation that required revision surgery and surgical repair of the perforated esophagus. A comprehensive review for surgically managing esophageal perforation following cervical spine surgery is essential for intensivists to improve postoperative airway management strategies.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73256

Authors: Tushar Pisal, Sagar Gurnani, Ajinkya K Chaudhari

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404160298