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Can the vagus nerve be damaged from lithotripsy or removal of a parathyroid adenoma?
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The vagus nerve is vulnerable to injury in parathyroid surgery, not as much as thyroid surgery.
Answered 4/30/2023
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Although damage to the vagus nerve secondary to surgery is quite rare, nonetheless, an extensive procedure may eventuate in this complication. Lithotripsy would not be a potential to cause vagal dysfunction.
Answered 5/1/2023
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