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Early discharge after modified radical mastectomy.

A M Cohen, N Schaeffer, Z Y Chen

    American Journal of Surgery
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Early discharge after modified radical mastectomy is safe and effective. Patients discharged with drains and sutures in place experienced fewer late seromas and shorter hospital stays, offering significant cost savings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Modified radical mastectomy is a common surgical procedure for breast cancer.
    • Postoperative management traditionally involves prolonged hospitalization until drain removal.
    • This approach may lead to extended hospital stays and increased healthcare costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of early discharge after modified radical mastectomy.
    • To compare outcomes between early discharge with drains in situ and traditional prolonged hospitalization.
    • To assess the potential for cost savings through reduced hospital stays.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective study comparing two groups of patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy.
    • Group 1: Discharged early (3-5 days) with drains and sutures in place.
    • Group 2: Hospitalized until drain effluent was <30 ml/day.

    Main Results:

    • Early discharge group: Mean postoperative stay 4.7 days, 21% incidence of late seroma, no infections.
    • Traditional discharge group: Mean postoperative stay 9.5 days, 43% incidence of late seroma.
    • Early discharge demonstrated comparable safety with significantly reduced hospital stay and lower seroma rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Early discharge after modified radical mastectomy is a safe and effective strategy.
    • This approach leads to reduced hospital stays and potentially significant cost savings.
    • Optimizing postoperative care pathways can improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.

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