Is breast seroma after tumour resection associated with patient-reported breast appearance change following radiotherapy? Results from the IMPORT HIGH (CRUK/06/003) trial

Seroma formation describes the collection of serous fluid within a cavity and has been reported following breast surgery. Seroma prevalence of 37% and 57% was reported in the Cambridge IMRT [1] and FAST [2] trials respectively. Seroma has been associated with increased rates of post-operative infection and haematoma, and is an independent risk factor for normal tissue effects (NTE) following radiotherapy [1].

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - April 19, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Indrani S. Bhattacharya, Joanne S. Haviland, Carola Perotti, David Eaton, Sarah Gulliford, Emma Harris, Charlotte E. Coles, Cliona C. Kirwan, Judith M. Bliss, Anna M. Kirby, on behalf of the IMPORT Trialists Tags: Original Article Source Type: research