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Seroma: how to avoid it and how to treat it

R Baroudi, C A Ferreira

    Aesthetic Surgery Journal
    |March 31, 2009
    PubMed

    Insights

    The quilting suture technique effectively prevents seroma formation after abdominoplasty surgery. This surgical method has been used successfully in over 130 patients, showing zero seroma occurrences.

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Seroma formation is a common complication following abdominoplasty.
    • Reported incidences of seroma after abdominoplasty range widely from 5% to 50%.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of the quilting suture technique in preventing seroma after abdominoplasty.
    • To assess the utility of the technique in other surgical scenarios.

    Main Methods:

    • The quilting suture technique was employed in 130 abdominoplasty patients over a period of more than 5 years.
    • The technique was also applied for treating pseudobursas, tissue avulsion, and post-mastectomy seroma prevention.

    Main Results:

    • No instances of seroma were reported in the 130 abdominoplasty patients who underwent the quilting suture technique.
    • The technique demonstrated applicability in managing pseudobursas, tissue avulsion, and preventing seromas after mastectomy.

    Conclusions:

    • The quilting suture technique is a highly effective method for preventing seroma after abdominoplasty.
    • This technique offers a reliable solution for seroma prevention and management in various plastic surgery procedures.

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