Illustrative case demonstrates a salvage technique for esophageal healing in post-ACDF patients, suggesting effective intervention.
In DPEP associated with ACDF, fibular strut allograft and short anterior cervical plates can be used to restore anterior column stability and allow reliable esophageal healing. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first detailed description of this salvage strategy in the setting of post-ACDF DPEP. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25856.
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