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Lymph Node Dissection - QEII

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WS85-1205
Language
English
Creator
General Surgery Clinic, QE II

This pamphlet will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.

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