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Delayed esophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery: A lesser known devil

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Case Report

Author Details : Rachna Wadhwa*, Pragati Ganjoo, Pallavi Ahluwalia, Daljit Singh

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 144-147

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijca.2021.029

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Abstract

Theanterior approach 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.

Keywords: Cervical spine surgery, Esophageal perforation, Difficult airway, Tracheostomy.

How to cite : Wadhwa R , Ganjoo P , Ahluwalia P , Singh D , Delayed esophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery: A lesser known devil. Indian J Clin Anaesth 2021;8(1):144-147

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