2009
DOI: 10.1177/229255030901700411
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Postoperative Seroma Formation After Abdominoplasty with Placement of Continuous Infusion Local Anesthetic Pain Pump

Abstract: The most common complication after abdominoplasty is seroma formation. The incidence of seroma formation in abdominal procedures as a whole, including abdominoplasty, panniculectomy and transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap abdominal donor sites, ranges from 1% to 38%. A recent concern among surgeons is the possibility of a causal relationship between the use of continuous infusion devices such as local anesthetic pain pumps and the development of seromas. A case of postoperative, persistent, recurrent… Show more

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“…7 Progressive tension sutures are believed to reduce the dead space area, distribute the tension along the skin flap surface, and apply mechanical fixation of the flap to prevent shear forces, thus lowering the rate of seroma formation. 2 Since 2008, more than 2000 patients under our care have gone through the same procedure described above. Using similar techniques, this complication was reported in only three cases.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…7 Progressive tension sutures are believed to reduce the dead space area, distribute the tension along the skin flap surface, and apply mechanical fixation of the flap to prevent shear forces, thus lowering the rate of seroma formation. 2 Since 2008, more than 2000 patients under our care have gone through the same procedure described above. Using similar techniques, this complication was reported in only three cases.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These are best treated by surgery; a complete excision of the capsule wall is necessary to avoid recurrence. 2 This case was presented two years after the initial surgery with a seroma. During intervention, a thick pseudocapsule was observed, which was excised.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 96%
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“…4 Seroma is the most common early complication after abdominoplasty; typically, in surgeries involving large cutaneous flaps. 2 Eventually, in a healthy person, complete resolution of the accumulated seroma will occur over time by natural drainage or sufficient circulation to the area. 1 If not detected early or treated timely, a fibrous pseudocapsule can develop, making it a chronic encapsulated form.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The current case also illustrates the complexity of the therapeutic approach to such patients with giant tumors, as well as the potential complications which need to be considered in case of excision. Seroma formation is a surgical complication caused by damage to surrounding tissues, including disruption of vascular and lymphatic vessels [ 5 ] . According to the literature, it may be delayed by weeks to months after surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%