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In severe cases, removing the uterus and ovaries (hysterectomy and oophorectomy) is an option. This surgery causes early menopause. It is only used when you have no pregnancy plans and have had little relief from other treatments.
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What is the external iliac nodal chain?
In short, it is the pelvic lymphatic system/pelvic lymph nodes.
What glands or nodes are near the tail bone?
There are many chains or groups of lymph nodes in the posterior pelvic area, draining centrally to the aortic groups of lymph nodes.
Where are large clusters of lymph nodes found?
Under your arms and in the pelvic area
What is a Pelvic exenteration?
Pelvic exenteration-- Extensive surgery to remove the uterus, ovaries, pelvic lymph nodes, part or all of the vagina, and the bladder, rectum, and/or part of the colon.
What nodes are sometimes removed during a pancreaticoduodenectomy?
This procedure often involves removal of the regional lymph nodes as well.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What is the difference between pan hysterectomy and wertheimes hysterectomy?
. Wertheim's) hysterectomy, is the removal of the womb, cervix, tissue around the cervix (parametrium), fallopian tubes, pelvic lymph nodes, the upper part of the vagina and sometimes the ovariesPanhysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodesSo in essence there is not much difference
What is an esophageal resection?
the surgical removal of the esophagus, nearby lymph nodes, and sometimes a portion of the stomach
What is esophagectomy?
the surgical removal of the esophagus or a cancerous (malignant) portion of the esophagus and nearby lymph nodes.
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
