Videofluoroscopy-Guided Balloon Dilatation for the Opening Dysfunction of Upper Esophageal Sphincter by Postoperative Vagus Nerve Injury: A Report on Two Cases
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 122-126, 2014.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Dysphagia secondary to peripheral cranial nerve injury originates from weak and uncoordinated contraction-relaxation of cricopharyngeal muscle. We report on two patients who suffered vagus nerve injury during surgery and showed sudden dysphagia by opening dysfunction of upper esophageal sphincter (UES). Videofluoroscopy-guided balloon dilatation of UES was performed. We confirmed an early improvement of the opening dysfunctions of UES, although other neurologic symptoms persisted. While we did not have a proper comparison of cases, the videofluoroscopy-guided balloon dilatation of UES is thought to be helpful for the early recovery of dysphagia caused by postoperative vagus nerve injury.
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Main subject:
Vagus Nerve
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Deglutition Disorders
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Cranial Nerve Injuries
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Esophageal Sphincter, Upper
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Dilatation
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Vagus Nerve Injuries
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Muscles
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Neurologic Manifestations
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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