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  • Title: Anterior cervical osteophytes: a rare cause of dysphagia.
    Author: Sudhakar CB, al Hakeem M, Quader MA, MacArthur JD, Shear P.
    Journal: Conn Med; 1997 Jun; 61(6):323-5. PubMed ID: 9238825.
    Abstract:
    Anterior cervical osteophyte is a rare cause of dysphagia usually occurring in the elderly. We report two cases in which the anterior cervical osteophytes impinged upon the esophagus, and we describe their surgical management. Initial investigation of a case of dysphagia should be directed to the common causes; however, in the elderly and in those with disorders of the cervical spine an anterior cervical osteophyte may be the cause of dysphagia.
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