Colón LF, Barber L, Soffin E, Albert TJ, Katsuura Y. Airway Complications After Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Etiology and Risk Factors.
Global Spine J 2023;
13:2526-2540. [PMID:
36892830 PMCID:
PMC10538311 DOI:
10.1177/21925682231160072]
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Abstract
STUDY DESIGN
Narrative Review.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview of etiology and risk factors of airway complications after anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS).
METHODS
A search was performed in PubMed and adapted for use in other databases, including Embase, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Health Technology Assessment database, and NHS Economic Evaluation Database.
RESULTS
81 full-text studies were reviewed. A total of 53 papers were included were included in the review and an additional four references were extracted from other references. 39 papers were categorized as etiology and 42 as risk factors.
CONCLUSIONS
Most of the literature on airway compromise after ACSS is level III or IV evidence. Currently, there are no systems in place to risk-stratify patients undergoing ACSS regarding airway compromise or guidelines on how to manage patients when these complications do occur. This review focused on theory, primarily etiology and risk factors.
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