What is Lymph node removal (Lymphadenectomy)?
CATEGORY: Surgeries
TYPES:Generic: Lymph node removal (Lymphadenectomy)Brand:
Lymphadenectomy is surgery to remove lymph nodes. This surgery is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node.
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How do members experience Lymph node removal (Lymphadenectomy)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1,722 | 18 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 9 | 0 | |
| Medullary thyroid cancer | 2 | 0 | |
| Melanoma | 2 | 0 | |
| Cervical radiculopathy | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Limited range of motion | 3 | |
| Pain | 3 | |
| Lymphedema | 2 | |
| Numbness | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Axillary web syndrome | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 4 |
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