Effect of Steroid-Soaked Gelatin Sponge on Soft Tissue Swelling Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Radiographic Analysis

Effect of Steroid-Soaked Gelatin Sponge on Soft Tissue Swelling Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Radiographic Analysis

Study Design Retrospective radiological review and analysis of 79 patients who underwent primary anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) of 2 or 3 levels between 2011 and 2013. Purpose This study aimed to determine the effect of the local placement of a steroid-soaked gelatin sponge after ACD...

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Main Authors: Joshua Schroeder, Joseph Weinstein, Stephan Nikolaus Salzmann, Janina Kueper, Jennifer Shue, Andrew Anthony Sama, Federico Pablo Girardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2018-08-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
Subjects:
Cervical vertebrae
Deglutition disorders
Dysphonia
Absorbable gelatin sponge
Methylprednisolone
Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-2018-12-4-656.pdf

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