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dissection /dis·sec·tion/ (dĭ-sek´shun) 1. the act of dissecting. 2. a part or whole of an organism prepared by dissecting. aortic dissection a dissecting aneurysm of the aorta, usually the thoracic aorta. axillary dissection axillary lymph node d. axillary lymph node dissection surgical removal of axillary lymph nodes, done as part of radical mastectomy. blunt dissection dissection accomplished by separating tissues along natural cleavage lines, without cutting. lymph node dissection lymphadenectomy. sharp dissection dissection accomplished by incising tissues with a sharp edge. axillary dissection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Axillary dissection or radiation can result in lymphedema due to obstruction, trauma, and inflammation of the lymphatic system. Breast surgeries were divided into the following four categories on the basis of expected infection risk: 1) limited procedures, including reduction mammoplasty, mastopexy without implant, and mastectomy without axillary dissection or reconstruction; 2) procedures that involve implants; 3) mastectomy with axillary dissection; and 4) procedures that include reconstruction. A review by the National Breast Cancer Centre found between 20% and 60% of women treated with axillary dissection and radiotherapy developed lymphoedema, with most studies suggesting 30-40% of women receiving combined therapy go on to develop this condition. |
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