Cage Extrusion after Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Case Report

Abstract

Salami Mohcine, Inas El Kacemi, Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou, Fresnel Ontsi Obame, Abad Cherif El Asri and Miloud Gazzaz

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with cages has become the standard treatment for cervical disc hernia- tion. Several surgical techniques have been developed that have proven effective, but the results are not without serious and sometimes fatal complications. Symptoms can vary in severity, from mild to severe, and even life-threatening. We report a rare case of delayed cervical cage migration in a 54-year-old patient admitted for cervical pain associated with dysphagia. A cervical x-ray showed implant ejection at the C6-C7 level. In this case report, we discuss the clinical and radiological features of this unusual complication and attempt to identify technical reasons and ultimately raise awareness of this complication.

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