Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
Abstract
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) can lead to dysphagia, airway obstruction, and unstable vertebral fractures. Surgery can be performed to relieve cervical compression or stabilize fractures of the spinal column, with or without decompression of spinal cord injuries. In this review, the peri-operative surgical techniques in cases with DISH are discussed, as well as the pre-operative and post-operative pearls and pitfalls. It is essential for spine surgeons, including orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, to be aware of the considerations, anticipations, and approaches for the management of dysphagia, airway obstruction, and fractures in DISH patients in order to improve patient outcomes for this specific at-risk patient population.
Publisher
Open Exploration Publishing
Subject
General Economics, Econometrics and Finance,General Engineering,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Materials Science,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Environmental Engineering,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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