GERD and Nasopharyngeal Anesthesia with Cervical ADR
Hi,
Is there anyone out there with GERD [gastro esophageal reflux disease]
who has already had Cervical ADR?
I'm aware that nasopharyngeal anesthesia is required for cervical ADR surgery
due to the proximity of the esophagus and trachea which need to be gently moved out of the way during the procedure.
My concern is the danger of asphyxiation if stomach acid comes up while I'm under anesthesia. I know that endotracheal intubation can prevent that, but I'm not so sure that nasopharyngeal intubation can.
I've been approved for cervical ADR in Germany and plan to discuss this with the surgeon before agreeing to go. However, I'd like very much to hear from anyone who has GERD and who has already been through the Cervical ADR experience.
Thank you.
gg
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Cervical MRI: Herniation C5-C6 and C6-C7, Broad-based disc/osteophyte complex at C5-C6 extending to ventral aspect of cervical cord, disc/osteophyte complex mildly indents canal at C6-C7, severe right C3-C4 degenerative facet arthropathy, facet hypertrophy of upper cervical spine notably at C2-C3 and C3-C4, small right central disc protrusion T1 to disc.
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