title: Dysphagia caused by a hard cervical collar.
abstract: It is important to consider unusual neck anatomy when fitting hard cervical collars after neurosurgical procedures. A collar which fits too tightly may restrict laryngeal movement during swallowing causing dysphagia, which could be mistaken for damage to neuromuscular function in this group of patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire, UK.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Houghton
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Curley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007830:Larynx; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000601:surgery*