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Case Reports
. 2017 Dec 18;110(10):657.

Dysphagia in the Elderly Following Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach

C N Osuafor  1 , B Smith  2 , N El-Kininy  1 , C Donegan  1
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Case Reports

Dysphagia in the Elderly Following Anterior Cervical Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach

C N Osuafor et al. Ir Med J. .

Abstract

Dysphagia is a risk factor for adverse health outcomes like aspiration, recurrent chest infections and malnutrition. Here, we describe a case of an 82-year-old lady who presented with a two-month history of dysphagia after an anterior odontoid screw fixation for a type II odontoid process fracture. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

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