Acute myeloid leukemia surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2] Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [3]

Overview

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

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.