Avoiding and Managing Intraoperative Complications During Cervical Spine Surgery.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.5435/JAAOS-D-14-00446.
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Abstract
The incidence of intraoperative complications in cervical spine surgery is low. However, when they do occur, such complications have the potential for causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Spine surgeons should be familiar with methods of minimizing such complications. Furthermore, if they do occur, surgeons must be prepared to immediately treat each potential complication to reduce any associated morbidity.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Esophageal Perforation
- Intraoperative Complications
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Vascular System Injuries
Anatomy
- cervical spine