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Had LAVH/BSO/APP/LYMPH NODEr Removal For Cervical Cancer. Having Swelling In Pubic Area, Lower Abdomen. What Can Be Done?
Hello Dr. Samuel, I had my LAVH/BSO/APP/LYMPH NODE Removal 10 days ago for cervical cancer. Now with swelling lower abd, pubic area and tenderness in left groin. No temp elevation, no drainage, pain scale 1-3. Problems with constipation. So long will the swelling last? Taking Colace, eating fruit, drinking water, sl walking, took enema 2 days ago, passing gas but not bm on my own"
Fri, 20 Sep 2013
you may have developed a postoperative intra-abdominal collection which is a common problem after lymph node removal as the lymph keeps leaking for some days. This can easily be ruled out with an abdominal ultrasound. If found, such a collection can be drained under ultrasound guidance easily. That should relieve your symptoms.
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