Dysphagia secondary to iatrogenic hyoid bone fracture.
Dysphagia as a result of an iatrogenic fracture of the hyoid bone is presented. Review of the world literature reveals this phenomena to be previously unreported following surgery.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK.
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England
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D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects