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Tracheal Traction Exercise Before Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis
May 2024
Tracheal Traction Exercise Before Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of Tracheal Traction Exercise for Prevention of Laryngopharyngeal Complications Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
World Neurosurg . 2023 Oct:178:e34-e41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five randomized controlled trials (542 patients) comparing tracheal traction exercise against control in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included the incidence of dysphagia, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and operative time. The incidence of dysphagia and operative time were significan...
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