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This study aims to evaluate the rates and patterns of complications following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and assess radiographic fusion outcomes.

April 23, 2026CureusOpen Access

Behind the Procedure: Understanding Complications in Anterior Cervical Surgery

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HNHussam Abu NowarKing Hussein Medical Center WKWesam KhraisatKing Hussein Medical Center MHMu'taz HalasahKing Hussein Medical Center

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This retrospective review evaluates complication rates and fusion outcomes in adults undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, indicating a need for careful monitoring.

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This study aims to evaluate the rates and patterns of complications following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and assess radiographic fusion outcomes.
Conducted a retrospective review of adult patients undergoing ACDF for degenerative cervical disc disease.
Analyzed demographics, clinical presentation, operative details, radiological findings, and postoperative complications.
Included patients with at least one year of radiographic follow-up for fusion analysis.
The overall complication rate was 10.56%, with dysphagia being the most common at 2.11%.
Radiographic fusion was achieved in 98.59% of patients with adequate follow-up.
Findings suggest low complication rates and high fusion success in the evaluated cohort.

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Nowar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b71b85696592c86eb1bb https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.107395

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This retrospective review evaluates complication rates and fusion outcomes in adults undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, indicating a need for careful monitoring.

Behind the Procedure: Understanding Complications in Anterior Cervical Surgery

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Behind the Procedure: Understanding Complications in Anterior Cervical Surgery

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