No-drain abdominoplasty with progressive tension sutures.
Seroma formation is one of the major postoperative complications of abdominoplasty. Progressive tension sutures have been proposed as an adjunct procedure to combat this problem. Apart from being a simple addition to abdominoplasty, the sutures also eliminate other complications, such as postoperative drains, and increase the patient's mobility.
Pollock
Todd Alan
TA
8305 Walnut Hill Lane #210, Dallas, TX 75231, USA. tap@drpollock.com
Pollock
Harlan
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome