Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the armpit area, often performed during breast cancer surgery to determine if the cancer has spread. There are three levels of axillary lymph nodes, and recovery time is usually four to six weeks with possible complications such as loss of sensation or arm swelling. […]
An aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of the aortic wall tears, allowing blood to rush into the inner lining behind the aortic wall. It is a medical emergency and can be caused by a variety of conditions, with high blood pressure being the biggest risk factor. Symptoms include extreme chest pain and cold […]
Vertebral artery dissection is a tearing of the wall of a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain, which can occur spontaneously or following trauma. Symptoms include pain, dizziness, and visual impairment, and treatment involves anticoagulant drugs. It can cause strokes, particularly in young people. Vertebral artery dissection is tearing the wall of a […]
