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Can acdf c-5-6/c-6-7 surgery cause permanent dysphagia?
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yes: Dysphagia is common after anterior cervical surgery. It can persist for weeks and sometimes month. If there is problem with swallowing liquids, saliva or it persists beyond a few months an ENT review may be indicated.
Answered 1/18/2019
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Acdf dysphagia : Dysphasia after ACDF surgery is usually only temporary however in rare cases it can be permanent.
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