title: An efficient technique for drainage of seromas after breast cancer surgery.
abstract: Seroma formation is a frequent sequelae following breast cancer surgery. Current methods for seroma drainage often involve repeated needle aspiration that requires multiple passes, and is time consuming. We describe a technique that uses a needle attached to a high vacuum wound drainage system. We believe that this technique is aseptic, relatively cheap, and efficient. It can easily and safely be adopted in the outpatient setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Breast Surgery, Milton Keynes General Hospital, Milton Keynes, UK.
authors.forename: Usman
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Khalid
authors.forename: Kian H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*