Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis With Dysphagia Caused by Anterior Osteophytes: A Retrospective Case Series Study.

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, surgical outcomes, and prognostic factors of cervical spondylosis in patients with dysphagia caused by anterior osteophytes.MethodsThis retrospective study included 28 patients who underwent anterior cervical surgery for dysphagia associated with anterior osteophytes between January 2006 and January 2023. Clinical data, including preoperative evaluations, surgical reports, and follow-up visits, were collected from electronic medical records. Cervical spine degeneration was confirmed by radiographic examinations. Dysphagia severity was assessed by the Functional Outcome Swallowing Scale (FOSS) preoperatively and at follow-up. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare pre- and postoperative outcomes.ResultsThe average a

SUBMITTER: Chen R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12174584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature