title: Lesions of the vagus nerve: diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
abstract: Lesions of the vagus nervous system have devastating effects on the vital functions of coughing, swallowing and phonation. A clear understanding of the vagal correlative anatomy and physiology leads to a practical organization of upper respiratory and digestive tract lesions. A reasoned and thoughtful treatment plan evolves that leads the patient to comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003371:Cough / Q000503:physiopathology; D003679:Deglutition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology; D014630:Vagus Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014831:Voice