Seroma following breast cancer surgery

Background: Seroma is a common problem following breast cancer surgery causing patient discomfort and prolongation of hospital stay. Methods: This manuscript reviews the relevant literature obtained by an extensive search of the medline database. In addition papers were also derived from the referen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of surgical oncology 2003-11, Vol.29 (9), p.711-717
Hauptverfasser:	Pogson, C.J, Adwani, A, Ebbs, S.R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences breast cancer surgery Breast Neoplasms - surgery Drainage - methods drains early discharge Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Mammary gland diseases Mastectomy - adverse effects Medical sciences Patient Discharge seroma Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the genital tract and mammary gland Surgical Wound Dehiscence - etiology Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Background: Seroma is a common problem following breast cancer surgery causing patient discomfort and prolongation of hospital stay. Methods: This manuscript reviews the relevant literature obtained by an extensive search of the medline database. In addition papers were also derived from the reference lists of retrieved articles. Results and conclusion: The advantages and disadvantages of the various methods to deal with seroma are discussed. Based on this an individual patient based policy can be formulated.
ISSN:	0748-7983 1532-2157
DOI:	10.1016/S0748-7983(03)00096-9