Flap fixation in preventing seroma formation after mastectomy: an updated meta-analysis

N Velotti, G Limite, A Vitiello, G Berardi, M Musella - Updates in Surgery, 2021 - Springer
Seroma formation following mastectomy is one of the most experienced complications, with
a very variable incidence ranging from 3 to 90%. In recent years, many publications have …

A systematic review of flap fixation techniques in reducing seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy

J Van Bastelaar, L Van Roozendaal, R Granzier… - Breast cancer research …, 2018 - Springer
Background Seroma formation is a common complication after mastectomy. This review
aims to elucidate which surgical techniques are most effective in reducing the dead space …

Comparison of flap fixation to its bed and conventional wound closure with drainage in preventing seroma formation following mastectomy for breast cancer …

D Rao, J Xie, Y Xia, D Cao - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2022 - Springer
Background Seroma formation is a common complication following mastectomy. The
objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of flap fixation …

Technical aspects of flap fixation after mastectomy for breast cancer: guidelines for improving seroma‐related outcome

MA Spiekerman van Weezelenburg… - Journal of Surgical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Previous studies have identified the added value of flap fixation in reducing
seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy. The seroma reduction after …

A multi-center, double blind randomized controlled trial evaluating flap fixation after mastectomy using sutures or tissue glue versus conventional closure: protocol for …

J Van Bastelaar, R Granzier, LM Van Roozendaal… - BMC cancer, 2018 - Springer
Background Seroma formation is a common complication after mastectomy and is
associated with delayed wound healing, infection, skin flap necrosis, patient discomfort and …

Evaluation of the quilting technique for reduction of postmastectomy seroma: a randomized controlled study

A Khater, W Elnahas, S Roshdy… - … journal of breast …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Postmastectomy seroma causes patients' discomfort, delays starting the
adjuvant therapy, and may increase the possibility of surgical site infection. Objective. To …

Reducing seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy by closure of the dead space: a multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled trial (SAM-Trial)

L De Rooij, SMJ van Kuijk, RWY Granzier… - Annals of Surgical …, 2021 - Springer
Background Seroma is a common complication after mastectomy, with an incidence of 3% to
85%. Seroma is associated with pain, delayed wound healing, and additional outpatient …

Efficacy of mastectomy flap fixation in minimizing seroma formation after breast cancer surgery

AS Arafa, F Fayek, JRI Awad - The Egyptian Journal of Surgery, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background Seroma formation is considered the most frequent postoperative complication
after breast cancer surgery. Serous fluid is collected just under the skin flaps or in the axillary …

Reducing seroma formation and its sequelae after mastectomy by closure of the dead space: the interim analysis of a multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled …

RWY Granzier, J Van Bastelaar, SMJ Van Kuijk… - The Breast, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective The main objective of this double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to
assess seroma formation and its sequelae in patients undergoing mastectomy. Patients …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of flap fixation technique in modified radical mastectomy on incidence of postoperative seroma formation

E Najeeb, R Rashid, S Zaffar - J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 2019 - jcpsp.pk
Objective: To determine the efficacy of flap fixation technique on formation of postoperative
seroma after modified radical mastectomy. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place …