[Dysphagia in the course of degenerative changes of the anterior wall of the cervical spine]

Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol. 1999;64(3):251-5.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Diagnostics, differentiation and results of treatment for spondylogenic dysphagia in 8 male patients aged 50-69 (mean 57.7 years) have been presented. Non-steroid and steroid pharmacotherapy was successful in 6 patients. In 2 cases symptoms worsened and only surgical decompression of the esophagus was needed to eliminate dysphagia, persistent cough and hoarseness.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cervical Vertebrae / pathology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Spinal Osteophytosis / complications*
  • Spinal Osteophytosis / diagnosis