The preoperative risk factors for hematoma development following postbariatric abdominoplasty: a retrospective analysis of 178 patients

ConclusionsIt can be concluded that patients undergoing bariatric surgery are more likely to develop hematomas. Postabdominoplasty hematomas were more likely to develop in smokers, men, and those with a lower BMI. These risk factors should be considered and optimized by surgeons when counseling patients preoperatively.Level of evidence: Level V, risk/prognostic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research