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Acdf surg 06/2015 3wks experience pressure on throat swallowing issues numbness tingling pain in upper extremities head pain w neck bend backward?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Complications ACDF: 1.Hemorrhage or formation of a wound hematoma 2.Damage to the carotid or vertebral artery resulting in a stroke or excessive bleeding, even death. 3.Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve resulting in hoarseness,4.Damage to the superior laryngeal nerve resulting in swallowing disturbance 5.Damage to the esophagus or trachea resulting in infection,6.Damage to the dura, resulting in a cerebrospinalfluid leak

Answered 11/24/2015

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would certainly let your surgeon know and be seen; there are a number iof different possible causes. A reevaluation would certainly be appropriate.

Answered 12/12/2015

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