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Late bleeding complications after mastectomy and the role of seroma aspiration: a retrospective 12-year cohort study [PDF]

World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Background Surgical bleeding complications typically occur a few hours or days after the operation. Due to their rarity, late-onset bleeding complications are seldom discussed in the literature. Mastectomy is a common procedure, which is often associated
Anselm Tamminen, Riitta I. Aaltonen, Marko T. Ristola   +2 more
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Seroma formation after parotidectomy: incidence, risk factors, and clinical implication [PDF]

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundPostoperative seroma is an underrecognized but clinically relevant complication after parotidectomy, leading to repeated aspirations and patient discomfort.
Joo Hyun Kim
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The Effect of Combining Flap Fixation with Gentamicin Lavage of the Surgical Bed for Reducing Postmastectomy Seroma: A Single-Institute Experience [PDF]

Middle East Journal of Cancer, 2022
Background: Seroma is the most prevalent complication after mastectomy and can lead to significant morbidity. No single method has been shown to be completely effective in reducing seroma rates.
Mohamed Samir, Rabie Ramadan
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Surgical Management of Chronic Encapsulated Abdominal Wall Seroma 8 Years after Abdominoplasty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2021
Summary:. Seroma is a common complication of body-contouring surgery. Current literature focuses on prevention or initial management of seroma formation; however, no definitive evidence exists to guide management of chronic or recurrent seromas.
Bryn E. Morris, MD, MEd, Danielle A. Thornburg, MD, Chad M. Teven, MD, Erwin A. Kruger, MD   +3 more
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A Second Drain Decreases Seroma Formation in Prepectoral Immediate Breast Reconstruction with an Acellular Dermal Matrix

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2022
Background:. Seroma formation is the most common complication after mastectomy. While the exact pathophysiology behind seroma development has not been entirely elucidated, seromas are associated with negative outcomes in breast reconstruction.
Robert E. George, MD, Sara M. Taege, MD, Grant R. Seils, Aran Yoo, MD, Eric T. Elwood, MD, FACS, Glyn E. Jones, MD, FACS   +5 more
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A New Ultrasound-assisted Protocol to Avoid Seroma-related Complications in Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Summary:. Seroma, with its secondary complications, represents one of the major unsolved problems in direct to implant breast reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix. The seroma formation not only represents a complication, but causes other secondary
Vito Cazzato, MD, Stefano Bottosso, MD, Grace Marchi, MD, Nadia Renzi, MD, Giovanni Papa, MD, PhD   +4 more
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Abrupt Aggravation of Encapsulated Seroma after Breast Reconstruction with Extended Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap

Case Reports in Oncology, 2021
A 57-year-old woman underwent salvage nipple-preserving mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction using extended latissimus dorsi muscle flap for her in-breast recurrence.
Kiyomi Tanaka, Shoji Oura, Koji Yasuda, Shinichiro Makimoto   +3 more
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Effects of Different Applications on Postoperative Seroma Formation and Wound Healing Following Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection in Rats

Galician Medical Journal, 2021
The most frequent postoperative complication after breast surgery is seroma formation. Seroma occurs due to lymphatic and vascular fluid leakage into the dead space created by surgical dissection.
Oktay Karaköse, Hüseyin Pülat, Kazım Çağlar Özçelik, İsmail Zihni, Kemal Kürşat Bozkurt, Serdar Şenol, Fatma Nihan Cankara, Hasan Erol Eroğlu   +7 more
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Biological and clinical review of IORT-induced wound fluid in breast cancer patients

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) has become a growing therapy for early-stage breast cancer (BC). Some studies claim that wound fluid (seroma), a common consequence of surgical excision in the tumor cavity, can reflect the effects of IORT on cancer ...
Shabnam Jeibouei, Shabnam Jeibouei, Forough Shams, Fariba Mohebichamkhorami, Davood Sanooghi, Bahareh Faal, Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari, Hakimeh Zali   +7 more
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Efficacy of Quilting Sutures and Fibrin Sealant Together for Prevention of Seroma in Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap Donor Sites [PDF]

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Background The extended latissimus dorsi flap is important for breast reconstruction. Unfortunately, donor site seroma is the most common complication of extended latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction.
In Soo Shin, Dong Won Lee, Dae Hyun Lew
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