2025 Clinician Corner - Esophageal perforation following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

2025 Clinician Corner - Esophageal perforation following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most common spinal surgeries performed in the US but is associated with various morbidities. Esophageal perforation is one of the rarest complications of ACDF, but it is potentially fatal, therefore requiring timely detection and treatment. We present three cases of esophageal perforation after ACDF.

  • Provider:A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Activity Link: https://ce.bswhealth.com/node/34090
  • Start Date: 2025-01-01 06:00:00
  • End Date: 2025-01-01 06:00:00
  • Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
  • MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
    ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Journal-based CE
  • CME Finder Type: Other
  • Fee to Participate: Yes
  • Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
  • Provider Ship: Directly Provided
  • Registration: Open to all
  • Specialty: General Surgery, Internal Medicine
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