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Indications

• Confirm diagnosis of lymphadenopathy

Procedure

1. Incision should be able to convert to a radical procedure should this be necessary
2. Deepen incision
3. Identify lymph node
4. Dissect node (+ vascular pedicle)
5. Diathermy / tie pedicle, excise node
6. Ensure haemostasis, close wound