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Neck dissection is a major surgery/procedure done to remove any cancer present in the areas of lymph nodes. There are three types of neck dissection: radical neck dissection, selective neck dissection, and modified neck dissection. Neck dissection is done to ensure the cancerous cells are not traveling or migrating to the other side of the neck. This article will look at what neck dissection is, how the procedure of neck dissection is done, and how recovery takes place after the neck dissection procedure.
Anterior neck dissection, central compartment neck dissection, selective neck dissection, modified radical neck dissection, Radical neck dissection
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The procedure for neck dissection differs for each type. In Radical neck dissection, the tissues from the neck side right from the jawbone to near the collarbone are removed and eliminated. In the modified neck dissection type, mostly all lymph nodes are taken off. In selective neck dissection, the lymph nodes are removed depending on how far cancer has passed. For instance, if cancer has not spread too far or not yet started spreading, very few lymph nodes or specific lymph nodes are removed. Depending upon the complications, the procedure will be done.
Before the procedure of neck dissection, specific steps need to be done or taken care of:
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The top region of the patient's bed will need to be adjusted according to the patient's comfort. A tube will be attached to the vein for intake of any fluids, and a regular diet will begin after 24 hours of neck dissection surgery. The doctors will suggest antibiotics to avoid any infections. The patient can leave the hospital in a week after the surgery is done. Once fully recovered, the patient will be discharged after looking at the recent reports.
There might be certain common complications after the surgery is done:
After any procedure or surgery, recovery is the most critical phase. Following the recommended process can significantly boost the patient's recovery. Recovery of the neck dissection can progress well if the patient takes a proper diet and proper exercise recommended by the doctor. Though the initial stage of recovery can be a little less than normal, day by day, improvement will be seen in the patient. Patients should follow every instruction for a speedy and healthy recovery throughout this period.
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