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Have a small piece of plastic stuck in throat next to vegas nerve and artery. it drove me crazy the first six months. mri shows slight movement.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

ENT?: I would suggest surgical removal of this foreign body in your throat: bigger question: why has this not been done and how did a piece of plastic get stuck in your throat?

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 1/30/2021

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A member asked:

Have a small piece of plastic stuck in throat next to vegas nerve and artery. it drove me crazy the first six months. mri shows slight movement.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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