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Suggest Treatment For Cartilage Loss After Surgery For Papillary Carcinoma

I have just been operated for papillary carcinoma of throat. the whole throat was cut up and this caused cartilage loss there . Due to that above there is a big liquid growth there which is very uncomfortable and distressing. The doctors say this has to be tolerated and the natural course of cartilage regeneration may take months. Intyhe meantime I am suffering.. Trouble with surgeons is that they do not tell the complete facts be fore the surgery. Any suggestions to give me some relief
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

As far as cartilage excision is concerned, it has had to be removed due to carcinome. And there will not be a regrown new cartilage there anymore.


But the inflammation and fluid accumulation will go away and yes, you will get relief from this discomfort once the edema fluid is dissolved. It may take upto 6 weeks or so.



Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful.

Have a wonderful time ahead.


Best Regards!

DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

USA
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Suggest Treatment For Cartilage Loss After Surgery For Papillary Carcinoma

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. As far as cartilage excision is concerned, it has had to be removed due to carcinome. And there will not be a regrown new cartilage there anymore. But the inflammation and fluid accumulation will go away and yes, you will get relief from this discomfort once the edema fluid is dissolved. It may take upto 6 weeks or so. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA