Examination of cervical neurinomas of the vagus nerve

Abstract

Of the patients seen for cervical neurinomas at our department between April 2005 and March 2014, 31 underwent intercapsular resection. Of them, we investigated 10 in whom the condition originated in the vagus nerve. 3 patients showed postoperative neurological deficit. One patient improved within 3 months, but the others did not improve. Hoarseness, dysphagia and coughing attack may be caused in cases by a neurinoma operation in the vagus nerve, which may greatly affect a patient's occupation and quality of life. Before operation, informed consent must be obtained, and relevant surgical experience should be acquired in addition to taking any disadvantages into account.