Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2762552 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Postoperative airway compromise due to laryngopharyngeal edema is a potentially serious adverse event associated with anterior cervical spine surgery. The reported incidence of this complication has varied from 1.2% to 6.1%, with a higher incidence following multi-level surgery. The relevant literature on airway compromise following anterior cervical spine surgery is reviewed.
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Authors
Mark A. Palumbo, Jessica Pelow Aidlen, Alan H. Daniels, Aaron Bianco, Joseph M. Caiati,