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Fig. 1
Lateral radiography of the cervical spine showing an anterior osteophyte at C3/4.
Fig. 2
A computed tomography scan showing the C3/4 osteophyte pushing the pharyngeal wall.
Fig. 3
Preoperative videofluorographic examination of barium swallowing.
Fig. 4
Postoperative lateral radiography of the cervical spine.
Fig. 5
(A) Tongue deviation to the left side caused by hypoglossal nerve palsy one day after surgery. (B) Hypoglossal nerve palsy had recovered one year after surgery.