Esophageal Fistula After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (ACDF)

Taizhou Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Esophageal Fistula

Treatments: Procedure: esophageal repair

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06536738

K20230934

2024KY531 (Other Grant/Funding Number)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and preventive measures of esophageal fistula following anterior cervical decompression and fusion. By understanding the mechanisms and clinical manifestations of this complication, the study seeks to provide clinicians with better guidelines for treatment and improve postoperative outcomes for patients.

Enrollment: 5 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 and older. Diagnosed with a secondary esophageal fistula following anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery.

Postoperative confirmation of the esophageal fistula via imaging studies or endoscopy.

Presence of clinical symptoms such as dysphagia, coughing, or signs of infection.

Patients or their legal representatives must provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Preexisting esophageal diseases such as esophageal cancer, severe esophagitis, or congenital anomalies.

Other types of fistulas not related to the surgery. Severe comorbid conditions, including: Uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular diseases, immunosuppression, pregnant women.

Individuals unable or unwilling to comply with study protocols. Life expectancy of less than six months due to other underlying health conditions.