What is radical neck dissection

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The lymph node is located in the neck, so we should pay attention to it when the lymph node is sick. Lymphatic cancer, laryngeal cancer, throat cancer and so on are very serious. Now let's talk about what radical neck dissection is.

What is radical neck dissection

First: selective neck dissection: refers to patients with N0 neck, according to the primary tumor (tumor location, T classification, pathological differentiation, past treatment, etc.) judgment, there is the possibility of lymph node metastasis, by the doctor to choose neck dissection. At present, there are different opinions on whether to perform neck dissection for N0.

Second: radical neck dissection: it is the basic method of neck dissection, clearing all the lymph nodes and adjacent tissues (sternocleidomastoid muscle, scapulohyoid muscle, internal and external jugular vein, transverse carotid artery, accessory nerve, cervical plexus, etc.) on the same side of the neck.

Third: sentinel lymph node detection is another progress of functional neck dissection. The specific method is to inject radionuclide or dye around the tumor before operation, depending on whether the sentinel lymph node has metastasis. At present, the classic radical neck dissection has been less used for patients with N0 or partial N1, but the benign neck dissection or regional neck dissection has been changed.

matters needing attention

Lymph node disease to go to the hospital in time for treatment, must not delay. Radical neck lymph node dissection is a kind of operation that can completely remove the lymphatic disease. Early choice, early operation, early treatment and early recovery are needed.