[Frequency of postoperative seromas in mastectomy wounds with the use of one or two drainages: a pilot study].
OBJECTIVE
To compare the number of postoperative seromas after mastectomy with the use of one or two drainages.


METHODS
Women with malignant tumors who underwent Madden modified radical mastectomy were studied. They were divided into two groups: group A two drainages (axillar and pectoral), group B only one (axillar). For both groups demographical issues, body mass index (BMI = kg/m2), seromas and drainage period were determined.


RESULTS
Twenty seven patients were evaluated: group A composed of 12 patients and B composed of 15. Age (years): A 56 +/- 14 vs B 50 +/- 6.5 (p NS), BMI: A 33.2 +/- 3.4 vs B 32.6 +/- 4.5 (p NS); seromas: A 4 vs B 5 (p NS); drainage period: A 23 +/- 6 vs B 24 +/- 7 (p NS).


CONCLUSIONS
There are no differences in postoperative seroma development in mastectomy wounds with the use of one or two drainages.
Ortíz Mendoza
Carlos Manuel
CM
Servicio de clínica de mama, Hospital General Tacuba, ISSSTE, México, DF. cortizmendoza@yahoo.com.mx
Zamora Lomelí
José Antonio
JA
Ruiz Molina
Norberto A
NA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D049291:Seroma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*