Upper cervical anterior fusion to C2 with temporary infrahyoid muscle detachment: A clinical case series and description of surgical technique

Naoki Okamoto, Ryotaro Okazaki,Seiichi Azuma

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research(2023)

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Abstract Background: Anterior cervical spine surgery to C2 (ACSS-C2) is a challenging procedure that often results in postoperative persistent dysphagia or dyspnea due to injury to the internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (iSLN) or the relatively narrow and soft oropharynx. This study aimed to describe surgical outcomes of our modified approach with temporary infrahyoid muscle detachment during ACSS-C2 in a case series of patients. Methods: Patients who underwent ACSS-C2 at two institutions between June 2015 and January 2022 were prospectively enrolled. Intraoperatively, we performed temporary detachment of the infrahyoid muscle from the hyoid bone to improve laryngeal mobility and accessibility to C2. This procedure also allowed for the easy identification and preservation of the iSLN. We retrospectively investigated the surgery-related complications and outcomes of bony fusion. Results: Twelve patients were enrolled in this study; five and seven patients underwent single- and multi-level fusion surgery, respectively. Intraoperative preservation of the iSLN and proper visualization of C2 were achieved in all cases. Subsequent decompression and instrumentation were successfully performed. Two elderly patients (78 and 81 years, respectively) who underwent multi-level fusion experienced transient postoperative dysphagia. None of the patients required unplanned reintubation or revision surgery because of instrumentation failure. Solid bony fusion was achieved in all cases. Conclusions: Our modified approach with temporary infrahyoid muscle detachment during ACSS-C2 reduces the incidence of postoperative persistent dysphagia and dyspnea. However, in elderly patients at high risk for postoperative dysphagia, multi-level fusion should be avoided, and alternative procedures should be considered.
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Anterior cervical fusion,C2,Superior laryngeal nerve,Dyspnea,Dysphagia
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