Tapia syndrome following anterior cervical surgery in a patient with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: a case report

This case emphasizes the need for careful airway management and early recognition of cranial nerve dysfunction in patients with DISH undergoing anterior cervical surgery. Individualized preoperative anatomical assessment, meticulous intraoperative airway control, and vigilant postoperative monitoring are essential to reduce the risk of this rare but significant complication.