Resection (remove tissue)
Description
A surgical procedure to remove tissue, organ or structure from the body. A resection could entail a partial or complete removal of a structure or organ.
Cost
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Common Complications
The surgery can result in post-operative pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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