A Second Drain Decreases Seroma Formation in Prepectoral Immediate Breast Reconstruction with an Acellular Dermal Matrix

A Second Drain Decreases Seroma Formation in Prepectoral Immediate Breast Reconstruction with an Acellular Dermal Matrix

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. The utilization of drains is one method to combat seroma...

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Main Authors: Robert E. George, MD, Sara M. Taege, MD, Grant R. Seils, Aran Yoo, MD, Eric T. Elwood, MD, FACS, Glyn E. Jones, MD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2022-12-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004667

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