The Cutting Edge: Esophageal Perforation Secondary to Spinal Hardware

Contralateral Pectoralis Flap for Repair of Spinal Hardware-Associated Fistula

“…Esophageal and hypopharyngeal perforation with anterior cervical spine surgery is uncommon but poses considerable challenges when it occurs. [1][2][3] This case is an example of a challenging surgical case that was compounded by a medication error. Medical errors have been reported to be the third leading cause of death in the United States, with a large component related to patient medication.…”