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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1998;27(1): 109-113. |
Dysphagia due to Cervical Osteophytes: Case Report. |
Ki Chan Kim, Seung Hwan Youn, Hyung Chun Park, Hyun Sun Park, Eun Young Kim, Byung Yoon Chun, Chong Oon Park, Young Soo Ha |
Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Inchon, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
Forestier's disease, also known as diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis(DISH), is a rare condition. It frequently occurs in elderly men, and is mostly asymptomatic. Patients with severe involvement of the cervical spine may, however, develop dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnea, and foreign body sensation. We decribe that one case of Forestier's disease with dysphagia, successfully treated by surgery, and also present a review the literature. |
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