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.

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