Weak voice after oesophagectomy

Hi Ann,

I noticed your post hasn't had any answers yet. I'm sorry I don't have any experience of this but perhaps by bumping it up it might come to the attention of someone who can help.

Also you are welcome to call the helpline and see if they can help.

Hi Aquila

My husband had an extremely weak voice following oesophagectomy and we have been told it is due to the recurrent laryngeal nerve which passes very close to the oesophagus and comes back up and supplies the vocal cords. He actually has a palsy of one of his vocal chords which stops it moving and so his voice sounds very breathy/like a hoarse sore throat. 

However his has been bad since the surgery which isn't the same as your situation so I'm not sure that helps. 

I think it's best to speak to the consultant and potentially get referred to ENT or a speech therapist. 

Xx

Hi Aquila

I know your post is from a while ago. I have just had the op and am suffering the same problem, I was wondering is your husband`s voice improved at all.

Si