《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2009, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (03): 281-282.

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Esophageal Fistula after Anterior Cervical Fixation: 3 Cases Report and Review

Lü Zhen, HONG Yi, TANG He-hu, et al   

  1. Department of Spine, Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Charity Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2008-12-04 Revised:2009-02-05 Published:2009-03-01 Online:2009-03-01

Abstract: 3 cases with esophageal fistula following anterior cervical fixation were reported. The diagnosis, treatment, nursing and prevention were summarized with literature.

Key words: esophageal fistula, cervical spine, fracture, anterior cervical fixation, complication