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barry barry
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12 years ago
Lymphedema may occur as a complication after a radical mastectomy, in which lymph nodes have been removed. Explain why it might occur.
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12 years ago
The lymph nodes filter waste and carry the fluid out to the bloodstream.  check out article http://www.medicinenet.com/lymphedema/article.htm     I would think that if the lymph nodes are removed the fluid would/could back up causing lyphedema. . (?)
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12 years ago
Anything that prevents the normal return of lymph to the blood, such as blockage of the lymphatics by tumors or removal of lymphatics during surgery, results in severe localized edema (lymphedema).
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