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My dad had neck dissection and lymph nodes removed what are the side effects or risks involved after this procedure?
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Neck Dissection: The best person to ask is the surgeon who did the surgery. He will know exactly what was done and can tell you what to expect specifically for your dad.
Answered 4/16/2017
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