What can go wrong with neck surgery?
All surgeries carry risks, minor and major. If you are in good general health, you likely have a lower risk of developing complications. When discussing neck surgery with your surgeon, weigh all the possible complications against the possible benefits of surgery. Disclose any medications you take, as well as any medical conditions you have.SignificanceDoctors on necksurgery.com assert that minor complications with neck surgery occur in less than 5 percent of cases, with on surgeon saying major complications occur in less than 1 percent of his cases.Minor RisksSome of the minor risks of neck surgery include infection, bleeding and difficulties swallowing. Minor complications from neck surgery are usually treatable and reversible.Major RisksEvery surgery carries the potential for fatalities. According to necksurgery.com, other major risks include spinal cord and nerve damage, paralysis, stroke and heart attack.ConsiderationsSome patients may experience a bad reaction to the anesthetic. D
