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What Are The Risks Associated With Removal Of Nodule Near The Aorta?
My sister has a nodule in the left center of her right lung near the aorta. The PET scan came back at 17.5. The doctor is going to try and remove it tomorrow after removing tissue for analysis while she is in the surgical theater. What are the possible side effects and outcome of trying to remove the cancer at this time?
Fri, 15 May 2015
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This is going to be a delicate procedure and the doctors will take all possible precautions to make it safe. Since it is close to the heart, the area of surgery will be precise and the doctors will take the safest approach to minimize bleeding and any trauma to the heart.
The safety of the lungs is also important. Collapse of lung is a potential risk and this can be avoided by taking the shortest route through the lung. Precautions will be taken for this. Please do not worry.
Thanks for writing in.
This is going to be a delicate procedure and the doctors will take all possible precautions to make it safe. Since it is close to the heart, the area of surgery will be precise and the doctors will take the safest approach to minimize bleeding and any trauma to the heart.
The safety of the lungs is also important. Collapse of lung is a potential risk and this can be avoided by taking the shortest route through the lung. Precautions will be taken for this. Please do not worry.
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