title: Novel Technique for Sampling of Breast Implant-associated Seroma in Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
abstract: We describe a novel technique for the sampling of breast implant-associated seroma. Using a blunt-tip lipofilling cannula, we have the freedom of movement to sample all fluid collections and prevent the misfortunes of damaging the implant. Also, we have demonstrated the inability of the Coleman style I lipofilling cannula to perforate a silicone breast implant. This practical and reliable technique will prove to be useful in managing the breast implant-associated seroma, especially with the rising incidence of the anaplastic large cell lymphoma, where the sampling of seroma is mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Antwerp Hospital Network (ZNA), Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Plastic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; and Department of Plastic Surgery, Monica Academic Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Martijn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Dorp
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Antwerp Hospital Network (ZNA), Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Plastic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; and Department of Plastic Surgery, Monica Academic Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: T'Kindt
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Antwerp Hospital Network (ZNA), Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Plastic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; and Department of Plastic Surgery, Monica Academic Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Marianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mertens
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Antwerp Hospital Network (ZNA), Antwerp, Belgium; Department of Plastic Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; and Department of Plastic Surgery, Monica Academic Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Steven D M
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Colpaert