【摘要】 目的 探讨颈椎手术并发症原因及预防措施，以提高手术成功率。 方法 对2000年5月-2009年5月实施颈椎前路手术的脊髓型颈椎病患者201例中20例发生并发症患者的临床资料及随访情况进行回顾性分析。 结果 20例并发症患者获得随访时间3个月～10年，平均5.5年。近期并发症11例，发生率5.47%；远期并发症9例，发生率4.48%。 结论 充分认识脊髓的损伤类型，仔细评估患者的全身情况，熟练的手术操作，良好的术后护理是手术成功的关键。【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the reasons of and prevention for surgical complications of anterior cervical spine. Methods The clinical data of 20 patients with surgical complications in 201 patients who underwent anterior cervical surgery from May 2000 to May 2009 were analyzed retrospectively. Results The patients with complications were followed up for 3 months to 10 years with an average of 5.5 years. The rate of 11 patients with short-term complications was 15%, and the rate of nine patients with long-term complications was 4.48%. Conclusion The key of a successful surgery for anterior cervical spine inludes full realization of type of cervical spinal cord injury, careful evaluation of the patient’s general condition, skilled operation, and good post-operative care.