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Acute myeloid leukemia surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Surgery
Surgery
Surgery plays a small role in the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia. Surgery is used to place a venous access device as a port through which chemotherapy can be delivered. The port is susceptible to infection and therefore must be cared for appropriately. There is a risk for infection with port placement.[1]
References
References
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