Researchers map imaging clues to predict swallowing problems after neck surgery

A systematic review identified radiographic measurements that could predict dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—in patients undergoing occipitocervical fusion, a common spinal procedure. Early prediction could help clinicians prepare interventions and improve patient outcomes, reducing post-surgical complications and healthcare costs.

Originaltitel: Radiographic measurements for the prediction of dysphagia after occipitocervical fusion: a systematic review