Lymph nodes allow your body to drain fluids and direct them back into circulation. The lymph channel also allows infections to spread and in cancer patients, allows cancer to spread. Dr. Robert Wright, MD, surgeon at Meridian Surgery Center summarizes how the sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymphadenectomies can control the spread of cancer and discusses the associated risks and complications of lymph node removal surgery including bleeding, infection, seroma/hematoma, nerve sensitivity, and lymphedema/swelling.
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Lymph Node Removal Surgery Risks and Complications – Bleeding, Infection, Seroma / Hematoma, Nerves, Lymph-Edema
9:01 - Lymph Node Post-Surgery Biopsy Results, Next Steps
10:08 - Surgical Complications – Risk of Bleeding or Bruising, Infections, Anesthesia, Reactions to Medications
Learn more by visiting Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center’s website: [ Ссылка ]
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