Dysphagia and vocal cord palsy (VCP) are common complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The reported incidence for both dysphagia and VCP varies in the literature according to the time the assessment is performed after surgery and the method and completeness of the evaluation. When assessment is performed with questionnaires or objective measurement, the incidence of dysphagia ranges widely, from 17.5% to 71%