anterior cervical spine surgery (IMAGE) IOS Press Caption Still image from x-ray swallowing study of a patient following anterior cervical spine surgery. Credit Ashli K. O’Rourke. Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.