Airway Compromise in Adults Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Postoperative airway compromise is a rare but significant complication following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the incidence of airway compromise in ACDF patients and identify associated risk factors to guide otolaryngologists in optimizing the airway.

Data sources

Following PRISMA guidelines, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Scopus were searched from inception to July 10, 2024.

Review methods

Articles reporting the incidence of airway complications following ACDF were included. Primary outcome measures included proportions (%) and odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results

Of 449 abstracts identified, 42 studies (N = 960,092) were included. Amon

SUBMITTER: Shah AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329917 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature