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Fibroadnoma Sugery
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Fibroadnoma Sugery
by bassoonbear, Jan 28, 2002 12:00AM
I am due to undergo surgery to remove a fibroadnoma that is 2.5 inches in diameter. Could anyone tell me what the surgery is like, what I can expect pre and post op. and what kind of time off I might need to recover? Also do doctors generally use local anesthesia or general for this size of lump.
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for your help!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jan 28, 2002 12:00AM
Dear bassoonbear: I suspect that you are having a lumpectomy. Your doctor should discuss the details with you as these may differ from doctor to doctor. In most cases, general anesthesia is used. In terms of post-operative and "time-off" expectations, it will depend upon the procedure, the type of work you do, and how fast you tend to recover.
