Randomized clinical trial on the effect of fibrin sealant on latissimus dorsi donor-site seroma formation after breast reconstruction

R Llewellyn-Bennett, R Greenwood, J R Benson, R English, J Turner, Z Rayter, Z E Winters

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Abstract

Latissimus dorsi (LD) flap procedures comprise 50 per cent of breast reconstructions in the UK. They are frequently complicated by seroma formation. Fibrin sealants may reduce seroma volumes at the donor site. The aim was to investigate the effect of fibrin sealant (Tisseel(®) ) on total seroma volumes from the breast, axilla and back (donor site) after LD breast reconstruction. Secondary outcomes were specific back seroma volumes together with incidence and severity of wound complications.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1381-8
Number of pages8
JournalBritish Journal of Plastic Surgery
Volume99
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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