The QUILT study: quilting sutures in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial study

The QUILT study: quilting sutures in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial study

Abstract Background Seroma is the most common complication following breast cancer surgery, with reported incidence up to 90%. Seroma causes patient discomfort, is associated with surgical site infections (SSI), often requires treatment and increases healthcare consumption. The quilting suture techn...

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Main Authors: L. J. van Zeelst, B. ten Wolde, J. D. J. Plate, J. H. Volders, R.R.J.P. van Eekeren, A. Doeksen, M. L. Hoven-Gondrie, A. F. T. Olieman, Y. E. A. van Riet, A. P. Schouten van der Velden, S. Vijfhuize, H. H. G. Witjes, J. H. W. de Wilt, L. J. A. Strobbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Mastectomy
Breast cancer surgery
Quilting
Flap fixation
Seroma
Complications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11154-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11154-0

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