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
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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.
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