Anterior Cervical Surgery Malpractice

Anterior Cervical Surgery Malpractice

A recent study illustrates the hazards of anterior cervical sugery. One of the complications from poor surgical skill is injury to the esophagus and hypopharanx.
Management of the cervical esophagus and hypopharynx perforations complicating anterior cervical spine surgery.
STUDY DESIGN Five cases of esophageal or pharyngeal perforation diagnosed during or after anterior cervical spine [...]