Wound drainage after axillary dissection for carcinoma of the breast.

BACKGROUND: Axillary dissection is commonly performed for breast carcinoma. It is uncertain whether insertion of a drain reduces complication rates. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of wound drainage after axillary dissection for breast carcinoma on the incidence of postoperative seroma formation....

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Main Authors: Thomson, DR, Sadideen, H, Furniss, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013