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Can Injury To The Vagus Nerve During Lung Transplant Surgery Be Repaired?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: Can injury to the vagus nerve during lung transplant surgery be repaired. I've developed swallowing, speaking and digestive problems including the formation of a large food ball. I also have pain and stomach cramping and on and off bouts of loose bowels. I've had both upper and lower GI testing and esophagus pressure tested for muscle movement. All test indicate the muscles are not responding appropriately. Is there any treatments available to correct these issues. My quality of life is actually worse than before my lung transplant. These new conditions are actually more debilitating than needing to carry a portable o2 concentrator around to go about my daily life.
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Procedures to repair nerve are available.Outcome depends on level and exten

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your trouble

There are many surgeries anf techniques to repair damaged nerves

But the outcome depends on the level and extent of injury
 
If the injury is lower down, you will have better outcome than when the injury is at a higher level
Same way, when the injury is partial you will have better outcome than when the complete nerve has been cut

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

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Can Injury To The Vagus Nerve During Lung Transplant Surgery Be Repaired?

Brief Answer: Procedures to repair nerve are available.Outcome depends on level and exten Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your trouble There are many surgeries anf techniques to repair damaged nerves But the outcome depends on the level and extent of injury   If the injury is lower down, you will have better outcome than when the injury is at a higher level Same way, when the injury is partial you will have better outcome than when the complete nerve has been cut Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback. PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno