The cross-sectional area of the vagus nerve is not reduced in Parkinson's disease patients

The cross-sectional area of the vagus nerve is not reduced in Parkinson's disease patients

Background: Recent studies have revealed the importance of the gut brain axis in the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). It has also been suggested that the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the vagus nerve can be used in the diagnosis of PD. Here, we hypothesize that the CSA of the vagus nerv...

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Main Authors: Laura C.J. Sijben, Werner H. Mess, Uwe Walter, A. Miranda L. Janssen, Mark L. Kuijf, Mayke Oosterloo, Wim E.J.. Weber, Marcus L.F. Janssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Subjects:
Parkinson's disease
Vagus nerve
Ultrasonography
Cross-sectional area
Autonomic symptoms
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650222000090

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