Laryngo-pharyngeal-vertebral extirpation: a radical multidisciplinary surgical approach to managing complications from oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treatment. Illustrative case

This case highlights the value gained from multidisciplinary collaboration in complex cervical deformity management. Despite the patient's "rigid" deformity on CT, intraoperative traction proved valuable to achieve sagittal plane correction, which optimized the anterior neck corridor for the ear, nose, and throat team. The authors also discuss key techniques that allowed them to overcome the challenges of this complex case, such as creating a parallel landing zone to prevent cage subsidence. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25203.