Distressing Complication after modified radical mastectomy ?
Modified radical mastoidectomy can be done by Pateys operation,Scanlon s operation. Here axilary lymphnodes are removed. Complications are lymphedema andlymphangiosarcoma of the limb. Other complications are injury of axillary vein, seroma, shoulder dysfunction,winged scapula,fat necrosis,lymphedema,axillary hyperaesthesia SRB's Manual of Surgery.Edition -5. Pg no:548,549
Lymphedema
Axillary vein thrombosis
Seroma
Death
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