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The posterior neck dissection was then performed to remove all remaining lymphatic tissue and nodes. The spinal accessory nerve was identified in level 5 and noted to course into the tumor, this was freed and preserved. Due to involvement of level 5B, a selective neck dissection with removal of all fibrofatty tissue in the level 5B was removed. The flap pedicle was also identified and preserved. Smaller branches feeding the tumor were resected.
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The posterior neck dissection was then performed to remove all remaining lymphatic tissue and nodes. The spinal accessory nerve was identified in level 5 and noted to course into the tumor, this was freed and preserved. Due to involvement of level 5B, a selective neck dissection with removal of all fibrofatty tissue in the level 5B was removed. The flap pedicle was also identified and preserved. Smaller branches feeding the tumor were resected.
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