Traction diverticulum of the hypopharynx following anterior cervical spine surgery. Case report and review.
Pharyngeal complications due to anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) are not rare. We describe the case of a traction diverticulum of the hypopharynx after ACSS, a complication that has not yet been reported. We discuss the possible mechanism. A review of the complications of ACSS that are of interest to the otolaryngologist is included.
Goffart
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Liège University Hospital, Belgium.
Moreau
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P
Lenelle
J
J
Boverie
J
J
D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications