MEDICAL
MEDIASTINUM
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modified
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radical
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limited
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partial
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Detailed explanation-1: -The two main types are “regional” and “radical.” A regional (or “selective”) lymphadenectomy removes a sample of the lymph nodes local to the tumor. A radical lymphadenectomy (also called “complete” or “total” lymphadenectomy) removes all the lymph nodes in that region.
Detailed explanation-2: -Radical neck dissection involves the removal of lymph node levels I to V, the spinal accessory nerve, the internal jugular vein, and the sternocleidomastoid.
Detailed explanation-3: -An operation to remove most or all of the lymph nodes under the arm is called an axillary lymph node dissection or axillary clearance. You have a general anaesthetic for this operation. You will be asleep the whole time. The surgeon makes a small cut in your armpit to remove the lymph nodes.