Risk Factors and Assessment Using an Endoscopic Scoring System for Postoperative Respiratory Complications after Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postoperative respiratory complications (PRC) are one of the most serious complications. Potentially life-threatening accidents can occur after an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ADF), such as airway obstruction and aspiration pneumonia. Despite numerous studies, preoperative predictive and preventive methodology has yet to be established. As reported in our previous study, the evaluation of preoperative dysphagia using the eating assessment tool (EAT-10) and a flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is useful for predicting the incidence and risk factors of dysphagia after ADF.

Methods

This prospective study comprised 60 consecutive patients who underwent ADF. An otolaryngologist and a speech-language-hearing therapist preoperatively and 1

SUBMITTER: Ohba T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7870322 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature