[Ultrasonography control of seroma development in patients after radical breast surgery].
Axillary lymphadenectomy, irrespective of volume of surgical intervention, leads to formation of a cavity in the axillary region, its sizes affecting the frequency of postoperative seroma and other complications. Sixty-nine patients with breast cancer underwent ultrasonography for the operative wound, with the latter drained (n-25)/no drain (n = 44). Use of ultrasound for the operative wound permits monitoring the process of seroma formation, carrying out an adequate aspiration of the liquid, avoiding wound draining.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015409:Mastectomy, Radical; D013396:Suction; D014463:Ultrasonography