The use of ultrasonic scalpel lowers the risk of post-mastectomy seroma formation in obese women
Conclusions: Risk of SF after a modified radical mastectomy is significantly higher in patients with obesity. Despite longer operating time, using an ultrasonic scalpel is a valuable option in those cases because it lowers the total drainage amount and seems to be an important protective factor against SF.
Source: Journal of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tomasz Michalik, Rafal Matkowski, Przemyslaw Biecek, Bartlomiej Szynglarewicz Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
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