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Do Patients Face Swallowing Difficulty Post ACDF?

Diagnosed with EB-V 22 days ago, glands in neck are swollen making it hard to swallow and have a feeling that something is caught in my throat. On anti-viral and antibiotic meds which don t seem to be doing anything. Need to fly to Europe from Chicago next week, will flying be a problem and when can I expect to feel better. Two months ago I had a Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) could this be the cause of my swallowing problems
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the anterior cervical discectomy procedure is associated with number of surgical side effects in post operative period even in highest skilled centers.

* The current problem with difficulty in swallowing indicates possible side effect through inadverent injury to superior laryngeal nerve during the surgical procedure of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

* However it is best recommended to consult your doc for detailed evaluation and discussion of possible reasons for the case management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Do Patients Face Swallowing Difficulty Post ACDF?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the anterior cervical discectomy procedure is associated with number of surgical side effects in post operative period even in highest skilled centers. * The current problem with difficulty in swallowing indicates possible side effect through inadverent injury to superior laryngeal nerve during the surgical procedure of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. * However it is best recommended to consult your doc for detailed evaluation and discussion of possible reasons for the case management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel