Sentinel Node Biopsy (cont.)
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When to Seek Medical Care
Following surgery, the patient should contact her doctor if any of the following symptoms develop:
- Signs of infection (for example, redness, swelling) in the incision area
- Fever or chills
- Increasing pain
- Excessive bleeding or discharge from the incision wound
- Chest pain
- Cough or shortness of breath
- Severe vomiting or nausea
- New, unexplained symptoms
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