Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Vagus Nerve in Patients with Diabetes

CONCLUSIONSThis study demonstrates a degree of vagus nerve atrophy in patients with diabetes. This finding may have relevance in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic neuropathy if further validated.

Source: Journal of Neuroimaging - May 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Eman A. Tawfik, Francis O. Walker, Michael S. Cartwright, Rana A. El ‐Hilaly Tags: Clinical Investigative Study Source Type: research