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Moletta L, Pierobon ES, Salvador R, Volpin F, Finocchiaro FM, Capovilla G, Piangerelli A, Ciccioli E, Zanchettin G, Costantini M, Merigliano S, Valmasoni M. Pharyngo-Esophageal Perforation Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Single Center Experience and a Systematic Review of the Literature. Global Spine J 2022; 12:719-731. [PMID: 33887971 PMCID: PMC9109565 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211005737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN Case series and systematic review of the Literature. OBJECTIVES Pharyngo-esophageal perforation (PEP) is a rare, life-threatening complication of anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). Best management of these patients remains poorly defined. The aim of this study is to present our experience with this entity and to perform a systematic Literature review to better clarify the appropriate treatment of these patients. METHODS Patients referred to our center for PEP following ACSS (January 2002-December 2018) were identified from our database. Moreover, an extensive review of the English Literature was conducted according to the 2009 PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS Twelve patients were referred to our Institution for PEP following ACSS. Indications for ACSS were trauma (n = 10), vertebral metastases (n = 1) and disc herniation (n = 1). All patients underwent hardware placement at the time of ACSS. There were 6 early and 6 delayed PEP. Surgical treatment was performed in 11 patients with total or partial removal of spine fixation devices, autologous bone graft insertion or plate/cage replacement, anatomical suture of the fistula and suture line reinforcement with myoplasty. Complete resolution of PEP was observed in 6 patients. Five patients experienced PEP persistence, requiring further surgical management in 2 cases. At a median follow-up of 18.8 months, all patients exhibited permanent resolution of the perforation. CONCLUSIONS PEP following ACSS is a rare but dreadful complication. Partial or total removal of the fixation devices, direct suture of the esophageal defect and coverage with tissue flaps seems to be an effective surgical approach in these patients.
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- Lucia Moletta
- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy,Renato Salvador, Department of Surgical,
Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica
Chirurgica 3°, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosciences,
University Hospital of Padova, Unit of Neurosurgery, Via Giustiniani 2, Padova,
Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological
and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3°,
Via Giustiniani 2, Padova, Italy
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Algorithmic Approach to Reconstruction of Esophageal/Hypopharyngeal Injuries After Anterior Cervical Spinal Fusion. World Neurosurg 2021; 155:e655-e664. [PMID: 34478891 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.08.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cervical disk fusion (ACDF) is a common surgical approach for the treatment of cervical spine pathology. Esophageal perforations, though uncommon, are a devastating complication of this surgery. The objective of this paper is to assess the success of different treatment approaches for the management of esophageal/pharyngeal injury after ACDF. METHODS Given the absence of prospective trials, the review includes institutional case reports and case series from 1985-2020 in the English language literature. Only cases of esophageal/pharyngeal injury in the setting of anterior cervical hardware were considered for study inclusion. For purposes of this study, treatment success is defined as resumption of oral intake. RESULTS The database review identified 76 distinct series that meet criteria for study inclusion, with 173 patients available for analysis. A heterogeneous array of treatments was used for the management of pharyngoesophageal injuries after ACDF ranging from observation to complex free tissue reconstruction, with varying degrees of treatment success reported. We identified a number of factors, specifically duration of injury from initial ACDF procedure, which may impact the complexity of treatment required to maximize likelihood of treatment success. CONCLUSIONS Pharyngoesophageal injuries, albeit rare, are a serious and often complex complication after ACDF procedures. We propose a detailed algorithmic approach to guide decision making if faced with this clinical challenge. The huge variability in how these patients are treated emphasizes the potential utility of future multiinstitutional studies.
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Li X, He L, He W, Lv Z, Chen X. A rare case report of laryngopharyngeal polyp formation following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:611. [PMID: 32919466 PMCID: PMC7488702 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03608-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) has been regarded as the “gold standard” treatment of cervical spondylosis. Though it has good outcomes, many complications still exist, such as loss of fixation, degeneration of adjacent segments, dysphagia and pharyngeal perforation. In view of current literature, this study is the first to report a case of laryngopharyngeal polyp following ACDF. Case presentation A 63 year old male patient suffered from cervical spine hyperextension after trauma accompanied by numbness of the hands and decreased muscle strength in both upper limbs. Anterior cervical fusion surgery was performed in our hospital, after which the patient’s upper limb numbness disappeared and muscle strength returned to normal. In the fifth month after surgery, the patient developed a sore throat and dysphagia. Symptoms gradually worsened, and the patient was hospitalized four times, subsequently undergoing tracheotomy, internal fixation removal, and polypectomy. The patient’s pronunciation, breathing, and swallowing functions returned to normal, and the incision healed. After a one-year follow-up, the polyp did not recur. Conclusions Laryngopharyngeal polyp formation following ACDF has yet to be reported in literature. By excluding esophageal fistula as soon as possible, removing internal fixation and polypectomy serves as the best treatment in relieving patient symptoms.
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- Xiucheng Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine)Shaoxing, No. 568, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine)Shaoxing, No. 568, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine)Shaoxing, No. 568, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine)Shaoxing, No. 568, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine)Shaoxing, No. 568, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China.
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Gamain R, Coulomb R, Houzir K, Molinari N, Kouyoumdjian P, Lonjon N. Anterior cervical spine surgical site infection and pharyngoesophageal perforation. Ten-year incidence in 1475 patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:697-702. [PMID: 30987954 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection is reputed to be infrequent in anterior cervical spine surgery. Data on pathophysiological mechanism and risk factors are sparse. The relationship between local site infection and pharyngoesophageal perforation is unclear. The present study aimed: (1) to estimate the incidence of surgical site infection in anterior cervical spine surgery, (2) estimate the incidence of associated pharyngoesophageal perforation, and (3) suggest a decision-tree for early management of this two-fold issue. HYPOTHESIS Although with very low incidence, anterior cervical spine surgical site infection and pharyngoesophageal perforation are frequently associated. MATERIAL AND METHODS A 2-center retrospective study included all anterior cervical spine surgeries between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2016. Data were provided by the two medical information departments. Patients undergoing anterior revision surgery on the cervical spine were included. Files were analyzed to determine whether the revision surgery was secondary to surgical site infection. RESULTS In total, 1475 patients with anterior cervical spine surgery were identified: 1180 in center A (80%) and 295 in center B (20%). The rate of revision surgery for surgical site infection was 0.34% (5/1475). There were 3 cases of pharyngoesophageal perforation (0.2%). DISCUSSION The incidence of revision surgery for anterior cervical spine surgical site infection was comparable to rates in the international literature (0.07-1.6%). An association between surgical site infection and pharyngoesophageal perforation was frequent, but not statistically significant. This complication is extremely serious, requiring urgent multidisciplinary management. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study.
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- Régis Gamain
- CHU Caremeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France.
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- CHU Caremeau, place du Pr-Debré, 30029 Nîmes cedex 9, France
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- Clinique Via Domitia, 1, rue des Alicantes, 34400 Lunel, France
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- CHU Montpellier DIM, allée Charpentier, 34090 Montpellier, France
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- CHU Montpellier - Gui-de-Chauliac, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34090 Montpellier, France
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