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Performing radical prostatectomy and extended lymph nodes removal pelvic drain contain 600cc/24 of lymphatic fluid on 8th day post op what is the usual amount of drain lymphatic output to safely remove it , are there measures to reduce this fluid?
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Lymphocele: The usual amount of liquid through the drain should gradually decrease, it is best to wait until it drains an amount less than 20cc in 24 hours, otherwise other measures will have to be done to decrease the liquid output, as an introduction through the drain of some chemical agents
Answered 8/20/2019
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