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Steroids and Risk Factors for Airway Compromise in Multilevel Cervical Corpectomy Patients A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study.

Authors :
Emery, Sanford E.
Akhavan, Sam
Miller, Pam
Furey, Christopher G.
Yoo, Jung U.
Rowbottom, James R.
Bohlman, Henry H.
Source :
Spine (03622436). 2/1/2009, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p229-232. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article reports on a study on the steroids and risk factors for airway compromise in multilevel cervical corpectomy patients. The method used was to monitor patients undergoing 2- or 3-level anterior cervical corpectomy procedures with anterior strut graft reconstruction. The study concludes that intravenous dexamethasone is not recommended for the prevention of delayed extubation after multilevel anterior cervical corpectomy and strut grafting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03622436
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Spine (03622436)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36453378
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318193a287