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Delayed cervical esophageal perforation by rupture and displacement of anterior cervical arthrodesis plaque

Publicated to:Revista Chilena De Cirugia. 70 (5): 460 - 463 - 2018-01-01 70(5), DOI: 10.4067/s0718-40262018000500459

Authors: Jaime Ruiz Tovar; Montiel Jiménez Fuertes; Gustavo Díaz García; Juan José González González; Dennis Cesar Levano Linares; Manuel Durán Poveda

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Introduction: Esophageal perforation is a possible complication after anterior cervical fusion. However, these complications usually appear intraoperatively or in the early postoperative course. Case report: A 35-years-old females, who underwent a C3-C5 anterior cervical fusion 3 years ago, after suffering a mild cervical trauma, she complained of dysphagia. A retroesophageal abscess was observed, caused by esophageal perforation, secondary to plaque rupture and screw extrusion.

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Anterior cervical fusionEsophageal perforationRetroesophageal abscess

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From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-23:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 8 (PlumX).

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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RUIZ-TOVAR POLO, JAIME) .