Neck Surgery
(including Thyrogossal Duct Cyst, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Cervical Node)
Normal Post-Operative Complaints
- Minimal discomfort at surgical site
- May have some pain with swallowing. This should resolve within a few days
- May have slight drainage from the surgical site
Call the Office if You Notice Any of the Following
- Excessive swelling, pain or drainage from surgical site
- Increased redness from surgical site
- Pain not relieved with Tylenol or Motrin
- Difficulty swallowing
- Persistent Nausea/Vomiting
Home Care Instructions
- May return to school 48 hours after surgery
- No heavy lifting,organized sports or P.E. for 3-4 weeks after surgery
- Keep incision clean and dry for one week. May remove outer dressing at this time
- After one week you child may shower and gently clean incision site with warm, soapy steri strips will loosen, ends will curl and fall off
- If surgical glue used , may shower over incision at any time
- Apply sunscreen to healed surgical site to minimize scarring