Open AccessDelayed esophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery: A lesser known devil
Author(s) -
Rachna Wadhwa,
Pragati Ganjoo,
Pallavi Ahluwalia,
Daljit Singh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of clinical anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-4781
pISSN - 2394-4994
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijca.2021.029
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , airway , cervical spine , surgery , airway management , general surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Theanteriorapproach to the cervical spine is commonly utilized for a variety of degenerative, neoplastic, traumatic, and infectious indications. The distinctive anatomy of the anterior neck presents a unique set of hazards. We encountered a case of delayed esophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery, who presented to us forty-two days post-surgery. Although, timely detection and management of esophageal perforation has a good prognosis, associated vascular complications added on to airway management challenges. We outline the issues with diagnosis and key aspects of airway management in this patient.