Can cervical spine problems cause swallowing problems?

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, esophageal spasms, and acid reflux.

What is subarachnoid diverticulum?

Spinal subarachnoid diverticula are fluid dilations of the subarachnoid space that can cause a compressive myelopathy in dogs. Diagnosis is based on advanced imaging, with magnetic resonance imaging now being favored given the additional detail of the spinal cord parenchyma that can be obtained.

What is spinal arachnoid diverticula?

S pinal arachnoid diverticula are intradural cysts of the arachnoid membrane which communicate with the subarachnoid space. Characterized by a narrow rostral ostium, the diverticula may collect cerebrospinal fluid, empty incompletely with positional changes, and produce signs of spinal cord compression.

What is cervical instability?

Cervical instability is an orthopedic condition characterized in part by hypermobility of the cervical vertebrae. In patients with cervical instability, these neck vertebrae are able to move beyond their normal range of motion due to ligaments that have become loose or overly stretched out.

What is arachnoid space?

The subarachnoid space is the interval between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater. It is occupied by delicate connective tissue trabeculae and intercommunicating channels containing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as well as branches of the arteries and veins of the brain.

Are arachnoid cysts common?

Arachnoid cysts are the most common type of brain cyst. They are often congenital, or present at birth (primary arachnoid cysts). Head injury or trauma can also result in a secondary arachnoid cyst.

What can you eat after having neck surgery?

It takes a number of days or weeks for this swelling to go down. We ask patients to please be careful about their diet immediately following surgery by eating soft, wet foods, rather than dry, chunky foods. A soft diet might include soups, mashed potatoes, Cream of Wheat, pureed foods, etc.

What’s new in the management of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis?

An international multidisciplinary panel of experts from the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) updated its guidelines for management of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis (ALCD) according to the most recent available literature. The update includes recent changes introduced in the management of ALCD.

Should I consider bowel surgery for diverticula-related problems?

In non-emergency situations, it’s important to carefully consider the pros and cons of bowel surgery for diverticula-related problems before making a decision. This treatment is associated with risks, and there’s no guarantee that it will make the symptoms go away.

When is C1-C2 vertebral surgery recommended?

Surgery of the C1-C2 vertebral and/or spinal level is usually considered in one or more of the following cases: When the transverse ligament—ligament that holds the C1 and C2 vertebrae together is partially or completely torn. A piece of bone is detached and remains on the torn ligament, resulting in avulsion fracture. 1

How is the diagnosis of diverticulitis made?

The diagnosis can often be made based on clinical features alone, but imaging is necessary in more severe presentations to rule out complications such as abscess and perforation. The treatment of diverticulitis depends on the severity of the presentation, presence of complications and underlying comorbid conditions.