Medical MCQ-Patient underwent inguinal lymph node dissection and drain was placed. On 10th day severe bleeding occurs. What type of bleeding is this?

Patient underwent inguinal lymph node dissection and drain was placed. On 10th day severe bleeding occurs. What type of bleeding is this?

Reactionary hemorrhage

Secondary

Primary

Tertiary

Question Category:

Surgery

Correct Answer:

Secondary

Description:

Ans. (b) Secondary* Secondary hemorrhage is due to sloughing of wall of vessel. It usually occurs 7-14 days after injury and is precipitated by factors such as infection,pressure necrosis or malignancy.

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