A Systematic Review of Definitions for Dysphagia and Dysphonia in Patients Treated Surgically for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.

Lindsay TetreaultStefan F LangeSilky ChotaiMercedes LupoMichael T KryshtalskyjJefferson R WilsonAllan R MartinBenjamin Marshall DaviesAnick NaterClinton DevinMichael G Fehlings

Published in: Global spine journal (2021)

There is substantial variability in reported rates of dysphagia and dysphonia due to differences in data collection methods, diagnostic strategies, and definitions. Consolidation of nomenclature will improve evaluation of the overall safety of surgery.

Keyphrases

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