Complication of an interbody biopolymer graft extruded orally after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
Graft extrusion is a dilemma that follows anterior cervical discectomy. We report on a case of an extrusion of a biocompatible osteoconductive polymer (BOP) graft extruded orally after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. This case highlights the potential dangers in slipped or dislodged grafts and stresses the importance of investigation of patients whose symptoms might be attributable to graft extrusion. Furthermore, all dislodged implants should be removed to prevent further complications.
Lin
Tien Jen
TJ
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Huang
Fu Chao
FC
Chang
Cheng Kuei
CK
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D017586:Diskectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome