RF
Right side approach
Revision
Anterior C5
Multilevel
OR time
Prolonged retractor in the tracheoesphageal junction
Signs and Symptoms
- Aspiration
- Dysphasia
- Dysphonia
Management
- Observation
- SLP consult
- Thickened fluid diet
- 6 weeks no improvement – ENT consult
- Teflon injections to vocal cords
- Revision
- Confirm palsy from ENT consult preop
- If so, use that side for revision