Difficulty swallowing is one of the most common complications of anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). Investigators who evaluated possible risk and contributing factors report in Advances in ...

"Our study demonstrated that profound impairments in swallowing are extremely common within the first year of life. This of course has tremendous clinical relevance as it highlights the importance of ...

Investigators found that most swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resolve within two months after spine surgery, but the perception of a swallowing difficulty may persist for longer, according to a ...