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Mastectomy lymphnodes 15 years ago. pouch left in armpit. which swelled occasionally but disapated in a day or 2. now i have had pouch swelling fo?

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Dr. Alex Senchenkov answered

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Revisional procedure: The problem is called standing cone with probably a seroma in it. You have 3 options: 1) Observation and better selection of a bra-mastectomy shop is usually helpful 2) Removal of the standing cone 3) Breast reconstruction Thank you

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Answered 10/17/2015

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A member asked:

Mastectomy lymphnodes 15 years ago. pouch left in armpit. which swelled occasionally but disapated in a day or 2. now i have had pouch swelling fo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alex Senchenkov answered

Dr Mele and another doctor agreed

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