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To the authors' knowledge there is no consensus to the optimal management of these patients in the literature.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The authors performed a retrospective review of 5 cases involving patients who were referred to their institution for the management of delayed esophageal perforations after undergoing anterior cervical spine surgery for a variety of reasons.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The primary presenting symptom in all 5 patients was dysphagia. All patients initially underwent primary closure of the perforation with a sternocleidomastoid muscle flap. One patient required multiple surgeries to correct the perforation and ultimately required a free flap.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The authors recommend a multidisciplinary approach that involves otolaryngological surgeons as well as spine surgeons. 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