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## Abstract Odontoid fractures constitute the commonest cervical spinal fracture in the elderly. There are varied management approaches with paucity of robust evidence to guide decision-making. We review the case of a 92-years-old man with traumatic Grauer type II B odontoid fracture treated with anterior cannulated screw fixation. Postoperatively, he was noted to have dysphagia due to a zenker’s diverticulum. Further history revealed repair of a zenker’s diverticulum ~40 years prior. Cervical spine images and video fluoroscopy demonstrated a recurrent zenker’s diverticulum. After re-excision of the recurrent zenker’s diverticulum his dysphagia resolved. This unique case describes dysphagia due to recurrent zenker’s diverticulum presenting after anterior cannulated screw fixation for type II B odontoid fracture. The dysphagia was diagnosed and treated in close collaboration with speech and language therapists and otorhinolaryngologist. This underscores the importance of holistic approach to the elderly patient with odontoid fractures.

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Author

Preci Hamilton; Peyton Lawrence; Christian Valentin Eisenring

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)