what are risks of neck surgery?
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Some risks related to neck surgery can include: bleeding or hematoma at the surgical site. infection of the surgical site. injury to the nerves or spinal cord.
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What are the risks involved with a Cervical Facet Injection? Every medical procedure, no matter how small, contains some risks. Anytime a needle is placed into your body there is a risk of tissue injury, infection, and bleeding. If this occurs in or near the spine it can result in nerve damage.
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These outcomes can include postoperative confusion, heart attack, pneumonia and stroke. Some specific conditions increase the risk to the patient undergoing general anesthetic, such as: obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where individuals stop breathing while asleep. seizures.
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['Bile leak.', 'Bleeding.', 'Infection.', 'Injury to nearby structures, such as the bile duct, liver and small intestine.', 'Risks of general anesthesia, such as blood clots and pneumonia.']
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['Bleeding in the Neck. As with any operation, there is always a chance of bleeding. ... ', 'Hoarseness/Voice Change (recurrent laryngeal nerve injury) ... ', 'Hypocalcemia (Hypoparathyroidism) ... ', 'Seromas. ... ', 'Infection. ... ', 'More Information.']
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These risks include: malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, or anemia. osteoporosis from too little vitamin D and calcium. decreased immune function.
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The risks of surgery for umbilical hernia are usually very low, unless the person also has other serious medical problems. Risks of anesthesia and surgery in general are: Reactions to medicines or breathing problems. Bleeding, blood clots, or infection.
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['Anesthesia risks.', 'Bleeding.', 'Infection.', 'Fluid accumulation (seroma)', 'Poor wound healing.', 'Skin loss.', 'Numbness or other changes in skin sensation.', 'Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling.']
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Cervical instability in the neck has been linked to swallowing difficulties, diagnosed as cervicogenic dysphagia. Cervical instability has been linked to cervical spine nerve compression which can be an “unseen” cause of swallowing difficulties.
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['Infection.', 'Bleeding (hemorrhage) requiring blood transfusion.', 'Post-operative pneumonia.', 'Rare allergic reactions to anesthesia.', 'Death.']
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An injury to the neck may strain muscles, causing neck pain and stiffness. If it affects the area of your throat, you may also experience some soreness. Some viruses that affect the throat, such as Epstein-Barr, can also cause viral meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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['Tenderness in the cervical region.', 'Referred pain in the shoulder or paraspinal region.', 'Cervical radiculopathy.', 'Cervical myelopathy.', 'Headaches.', 'Paraspinal muscle spasm.', 'Decreased cervical lordosis.', 'Neck pain with sustained postures.']
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['A lump in the neck, sometimes growing quickly.', 'Swelling in the neck.', 'Pain in the front of the neck, sometimes going up to the ears.', 'Hoarseness or other voice changes that do not go away.', 'Trouble swallowing.', 'Trouble breathing.', 'A constant cough that is not due to a cold.']
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While considered safe, PRK surgery is not without risk. Risks include: loss of vision that can't be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. permanent changes to night vision that include seeing glare and halos.
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['Obesity. ... ', 'Age. ... ', 'Smoking. ... ', 'Sleep Apnea. ... ', 'Anesthesia Awareness (Waking Up) During Surgery.']
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Possible risks of heart valve repair or replacement surgery include: Bleeding during or after the surgery. Blood clots that can cause heart attack, stroke, or lung problems. Infection.
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Complications. Like all surgical procedures, operations on the back may have complications. Because the surgeon is operating around the spinal cord, back operations are always considered extremely delicate and potentially dangerous. Take time to review the risks associated with thoracic spine surgery with your doctor.