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Horner’s Syndrome as a Complication After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Surgery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : We report a case of Horner’s syndrome occurring after C5-C6 level anterior discectomy and fusion, with an initially subtle clinical presentation, but a clear and rapid deterioration with right sided ptosis and miosis, over a short period. Keywords: Horner’s syndrome, ACDF, ptosis, miosis, iatrogenic complication

Source: International Medical Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s544466

Authors: Boris Cehov, Kamilla Truong, Jeppe Vesterager, Jens Jakob Riis, Carsten Bjarkam

Institution: Aalborg University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320