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Reduced dysphagia with intravenous corticosteroid vs. placebo in anterior cervical spine procedures
January 2020
Reduced dysphagia with intravenous corticosteroid vs. placebo in anterior cervical spine procedures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Effects of Perioperative Corticosteroids on Dysphagia Following Surgical Procedures Involving the Anterior Cervical Spine: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 101(22):2007–2014, NOVEMBER 20, 2019Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
74 patients scheduled for an anterior cervical spine procedure were randomized to receive systemic peri-operative corticosteroids or normal saline for the treatment of dysphagia. The primary outcome of the change in swallowing was measured with the Bazaz scale and the Dysphagia Short Questionnaire (DSQ). Additional outcomes of interest included the Quality of Life 12, Neck Disability Index and sur...
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