Evaluation of Quilting Technique for Reduction of Post Mastectomy Seroma Formation - A Randomized Control Study

Keshav Prakash S*, Ganesh Babu CP and Vinoth Kumar S

Department of General Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, India

^*Correspondance to: Keshav Prakash S 

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Abstract:

To evaluate the quilting technique for reduction of the incidence of post mastectomy seroma formation. Objectives a) To determine the incidence of post mastectomy seroma b) To measure the volume and duration of the drainage fluid c) To identify factors influencing seroma formation d) To evaluate the effectiveness of quilting of the mastectomy flap with obliteration of the axillary space in reducing post mastectomy seroma by comparing the amount of volume of discharge in both the quilting and conventional groups.

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Keshav Prakash S, Ganesh Babu CP, Vinoth Kumar S. Evaluation of Quilting Technique for Reduction of Post Mastectomy Seroma Formation - A Randomized Control Study. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2022; 5: 1354..