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What Causes Poor Appetite, Choking And Swollen Ribs After A Neck Surgery?
My husband had neck surgery C4 - C6 April 1, 2016. Now he has problems eating, chokes easily, drinking he tips his head back. The top rib on the left side seems swollen and seems dislodged. He is afraid it will pierce his esophagus. Is that possible?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
it is a neurological problem related to surgery of 4 and c.6 having dysphagia get opinion of neurosurgeon for examination and advise on treatment.
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