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Emma Hansson1,2, Ann-Chatrin Edvinsson2, Håkan Hallberg1,2
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to compare seroma production in breast reconstruction with a biological mesh with that of a synthetic mesh, in the same patient. The patients were randomized to biological mesh in one breast and synthetical in the other. Twenty-four breasts were included. The total drain production and the daily drain production were similar in the two groups. After drain removal, there were more seroma aspirations in the biological group. During the exchange to a permanent implant, there was significantly more seroma in the biological group. Seroma formation is different in synthetic and biological meshes.
