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No effect on dysphagia of local DepoMedrol versus saline in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
August 2018
No effect on dysphagia of local DepoMedrol versus saline in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Impact of local steroid application on dysphagia following an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: results of a prospective, randomized single-blind trial
J Neurosurg Spine. 2018 Jul;29(1):10-17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
121 patients scheduled for single- or multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion were randomized to intraoperative local application or either methylprednisolone 40mg (DepoMedrol) or saline. The primary purpose of this study was to compared patient-reported swallowing function between groups after 6 and 12 weeks. Additional, preveterbral soft-tissue swelling was assessed on sagittal radiog...
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