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Title: [Ventral hyperostosis of the cervical spine--a rare differential diagnosis of dysphagia]. Author: Richter D, Ostermann PA, Schumann C, Dávid A, Muhr G. Journal: Chirurg; 1995 Apr; 66(4):431-3. PubMed ID: 7634960. Abstract: A case of dysphagia and hoarseness due to external compression by anterior hyperostosis between the third and fourth cervical vertebra is reported. Immediate relief of the symptoms was accomplished by surgical excision of the hyperostosis through an antero-lateral approach. The pathogenesis of the symptoms with reference to literature is discussed.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]