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Introduction to Block dissections of the neck
 Block Dissections of the neck is the surgery that involves
surgically removing the lymph node and other tissues
of the neck. Removal of lymph nodes prevents the cancer
from spreading and thus block dissection of the neck
is a vital and major operation.
Procedure of Block dissections of the neck
In the surgery of block dissection of the neck, the
patient is places under anesthesia. The surgeon then
observes the nearest group of lymph nodes to the cancer
and sees if they contain cancer cells. Accordingly,
these lymph nodes are removed either by surgery or radiotherapy.
For surgery, an incision is made into the crease of
the skin in the neck and the lymph nodes and surrounding
tissue are removed. This incision is closed with nylon
sutures or skin staples.
Length of Block dissections of the neck
Block dissections of the neck generally takes 2 to
4 hours of surgery depending on the type.
Side Effects of Block dissections of the neck
Complications or major side effects of block dissection
of the neck are usually minor. There can be weakness
in the nerves, some injuries to arteries and veins through
surgery, lymphatic leaks or infection.
The ENT department at the Apollo Hospital has ENT specialists
latest facilities and equipments to perform Block dissections
of the neck and other ENT care facilities and surgeries.
Being a delicate surgery, Block Dissection of the neck
is handled by expert professionals at the Apollo Hospital.
Note:
- Prices are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
- These are indicative prices only and may vary depending on the conditon of the patient, at the time of admission.
- Apollo will provide final estimates at the time of patient's admission.
- Single room is well furnished with Bed, Sofa-cum-Bed for Companion, Cupboard, Medicine Drawer, TV, Telephone and
Wi-fi facility for Internet access. Mobile phones are available on request.
- Stay and food for one Companion with patient in a Single Room is included in the above packages.
- Services like Mobile, Laundry etc. will be charged extra.
- Post-stay outside the Hospital is at the personal expense of the patient and is not included in the above prices.
- 1 US $ = INR 45
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