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