Efficacy of Quilting Sutures and Fibrin Sealant Together for Prevention of Seroma in Extended Latissimus Dorsi Flap Donor Sites

BackgroundThe extended latissimus dorsi flap is important for breast reconstruction. Unfortunately, donor site seroma is the most common complication of extended latissimus dorsi flap for breast reconstruction. Although using fibrin sealant in the donor site reduces the rate of seroma formation, don...

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Main Authors: In Soo Shin, Dong Won Lee, Dae Hyun Lew
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2012-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Mammaplasty
Surgical flaps
Seroma
Suture techniques
Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-39-509.pdf
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