What is Axillary lymph node clearance?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Lymph node removal (Lymphadenectomy)
Axillary lymph node clearance, also known as complete axillary lymphadenectomy, is the surgical removal of all lymph nodes in the axillary region (under the arm) of patients with breast cancer.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Axillary lymph node clearance
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stinging sensation in skin | 1 |
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