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After a neck dissection how many weeks is suitable to be able to receive radiation and chemotherapy?
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Several wks: With a complete radical neck dissection the jugular vein may be taken and compete dissection of the carotid artery performed. Often the sternomastoid muscle is resected so that blood supply to the skin flaps can be compromised and one has to be sure that the skin flaps are completely viable. This can take from 6-8 wks before chemotherapy and RT employed.
Answered 4/5/2020
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