Reduction in Seroma Rate Following Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap with Umbilectomy Utilizing Progressive Tension Sutures

Conclusion The use of PTS in the abdominal closure during DIEP flap reconstruction addresses the previously seen rise in seroma rates when concomitant umbilectomy is performed. Decrease in both donor-site wounds and now seroma rates reaffirm the efficacy of removing the umbilicus to improve patient outcomes. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - June 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Lakatta, Alexis C. Steppe, Cyrus Teotia, Sumeet S. Haddock, Nicholas T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research