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Background: Seroma formation after mastectomy with axillary dissection is a major source of morbidity and results in a significant delay in starting the adjuvant treatment. Many different strategies, including the usage of steroids, have been tried to reduce the incidence of seroma with varying outcomes. This study aimed to assess the effect of a single dose of intracavitary methylprednisolone (MP) on seroma formation in patients undergoing total mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at our institute, from January 2018 till June 2019. In the intervention group of 36 patients, 80 mg of MP solution was injected into the wound on post operative day 1. The drain was clamped for 8 hours and then released. In the control group of 36 patients, saline was administered and the drain output was compared between the groups. Results: The mean drain volume in the intervention group was 409.08 mL and in the control group it was 566.97 mL (P < 0.005). The mean drain removal time was 7.86 days and 10.33 days in the intervention and control group, respectively (P < 0.0004). Conclusion: A single dose of intracavitary MP significantly reduced seroma formation and facilitated early removal of drain in patients undergoing total mastectomy with ALND.
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Introduction: Negative pressure therapy gains ground in surgical practice as an intervention to improve healing. Post-bariatric patients undergoing abdominal dermolipectomy are at increased risk of local complications. There is a notable dearth of current Brazilian studies on this. This study aims to analyze the presence of complications in patients undergoing post-bariatric dermolipectomy surgery with negative pressure dressing in closed surgical incisions. Method: Descriptive study that evaluated complications of surgical incisions in 20 patients undergoing post-bariatric dermolipectomy surgery with negative pressure therapy. Data tabulated in Windows Excel software and analyzed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 18.0 program. Qualitative variables were presented in simple frequency and quantitative as mean, standard deviation, and amplitude. CEP-UNISUL approved the study. Results: 20 patients undergoing negative pressure therapy, 80% (n=16) female, mean age 39.55 years (±9.08). Anchor incision was chosen in 70% (n=14) of the surgeries, with an average tissue removal of 1940 grams (±710.37) and hospitalization time of 40.20 hours (±19.18), corresponding to 1,66 daily. Only 15% (n=3) of patients had complications (dehiscence, seroma, and hematoma, which occurred in the same proportion). There was no case of necrosis. Conclusion: The use of negative pressure therapy in closed surgical incisions of post-bariatric dermolipectomy seems to contribute to reducing postoperative complications.
Introdução: Terapia de pressão negativa ganha espaço na prática cirúrgica como intervenção para melhorar cicatrização. Pacientes pós-bariátricos submetidos a dermolipectomia abdominal apresentam maior risco de complicações locais. Há uma notável escassez de estudos brasileiros atuais acerca disso. O objetivo desse estudo é analisar a presença de complicações em pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica com curativo de pressão negativa em incisões cirúrgicas fechadas. Método: Estudo descritivo que avaliou complicações de incisões cirúrgicas de 20 pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica com terapia de pressão negativa. Dados tabulados no software Windows Excel e analisados no programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 18.0. Variáveis qualitativas foram apresentadas em frequência simples e quantitativas através de média, desvio padrão e amplitude. O estudo foi aprovado pelo CEP-UNISUL. Resultados: 20 pacientes submetidos a terapia de pressão negativa, sendo 80% (n=16) do sexo feminino, com idade média de 39,55 anos (±9,08). Incisão em âncora foi escolha em 70% (n=14) das cirurgias, com retirada média de tecido de 1940 gramas (±710,37) e tempo de hospitalização de 40,20 horas (±19,18), correspondendo a 1,66 diárias. Apenas 15% (n=3) dos pacientes apresentaram complicações (deiscência, seroma e hematoma, que aconteceram na mesma proporção). Não houve caso de necrose. Conclusão: Uso da terapia de pressão negativa em incisões cirúrgicas fechadas de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica parece contribuir na redução das complicações pós-operatórias.
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Introduction: Pseudocyst or seroma is an uncommon asymptomatic, non-in?ammatory swelling of the pinna, characterized by endochondral cyst formation. Pseudocyst commonly occur as a post trauma sequela. The objective of our study is to compare and analyse the outcomes of aspiration and window technique in treating auricular seroma. Randomized control study. This study comprised of 20 patients who presented with Study Design: Setting: auricular seroma to the Department of ENT, HSK Hospital, Bagalkot from August 2020 to December 2022. The Methods: diagnosis of the auricular pseudocyst was made clinically. Out of 20 patients, 10 patients were taken up for wide bore needle aspiration followed by contour pressure dressing, and 10 patients underwent the window procedure. Patients were followed up for a period of 6 months. In the 10 cases primarily taken up for needle aspiration, there was a recurrence in 8 out of the Results: 10 cases; while 2 patients showed successful outcome during the 6 months of follow-up. Of the 10 cases taken up primarily for the window procedure, no recurrences were noted as compared to aspiration group, which was statistically signi?cant (p=0.0003) Considering the rate of success and minimal complications encountered in our study, we would . Conclusion: advocate the use of deroo?ng technique for achieving better outcome in the management of pinna pseudocysts.
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Introduction: Pseudocyst or seroma is an uncommon asymptomatic, non-in?ammatory swelling of the pinna, characterized by endochondral cyst formation. Pseudocyst commonly occur as a post trauma sequela. The objective of our study is to compare and analyse the outcomes of aspiration and window technique in treating auricular seroma. Randomized control study. This study comprised of 20 patients who presented with Study Design: Setting: auricular seroma to the Department of ENT, HSK Hospital, Bagalkot from August 2020 to December 2022. The Methods: diagnosis of the auricular pseudocyst was made clinically. Out of 20 patients, 10 patients were taken up for wide bore needle aspiration followed by contour pressure dressing, and 10 patients underwent the window procedure. Patients were followed up for a period of 6 months. In the 10 cases primarily taken up for needle aspiration, there was a recurrence in 8 out of the Results: 10 cases; while 2 patients showed successful outcome during the 6 months of follow-up. Of the 10 cases taken up primarily for the window procedure, no recurrences were noted as compared to aspiration group, which was statistically signi?cant (p=0.0003) Considering the rate of success and minimal complications encountered in our study, we would . Conclusion: advocate the use of deroo?ng technique for achieving better outcome in the management of pinna pseudocysts.
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Objective:To explore the influencing factors of seroma after transabdominal preperitoneal prosthetic (TAPP) inguinal hernia by laparoscopy.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was used to analyze the clinical data of 320 patients with inguinal hernia who received TAPP in Fuyang Fifth People′s Hospital from December 2019 to December 2022, including 226 males and 94 females, with an average age of (61.46±10.22) years (range: 23-76 years). Patients were divided into seroma group ( n=18) and non-seroma group ( n=302) according to whether seroma occurred after surgery. Multivariate Logistic analysis was used to screen the influencing factors of seroma after TAPP tension-free repair, and based on Softmax strategy, the artificial neural network model was constructed with binary classification variables survival 0 (no outcome event occurred) and 1 (outcome event occurred) as outcome variables. receiver operating characteristics (ROC) and cumulative gain graph were used to analyze the model differentiation and application value. The measurement data of normal distribution were expressed as mean±standard deviation ( ± s), and independent sample t-test was used for comparison between groups. Chi-square test was used for comparison between count data groups. Results:The incidence of postoperative seroma in 320 patients was 5.63% (18/320), including 7 cases of type Ⅰ, 4 cases of type Ⅱ, and 7 cases of type Ⅲ, all of which were improved after symptomatic treatment. Combined with underlying diseases, anticoagulant drugs, duration of disease, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hernia sac diameter, mesh fixation method, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were factors influencing seroma ofter TAPP in inguinal hernia patients ( OR=1.732, 2.414, 2.346, 1.480, 2.159, 1.725, 1.248, 2.179; 95% CI: 1.385-2.942, 1.764-3.176, 1.280-3.209, 1.263-2.275, 1.331-2.861, 1.308-2.239, 1.005-1.764, 1.644-2.982; P<0.05). The ROC curve and cumulative gain graph showed that the artificial neural network model could well predict the probability of postoperative seroma. Conclusions:The occurrence of seroma after TAPP tension-free repair in inguinal hernia patients is related to underlying diseases, taking anticoagulant drugs, course of disease, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, diameter of hernia sac, patch fixation method, NLR and many other factors. Clinical attention should be paid to these problems to reduce the incidence of postoperative seroma.
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Objective: A few cases of an aseptic abscess after thoracic aortic surgery have been reported. However, it sometimes requires surgical treatment because the rapid growth of perigraft fluid collection results in exposure towards the body surface. We discuss the results of our treatment of these cases. Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis. Four of 341 cases who underwent thoracic aortic surgery between April 2013 and March 2020 were included. These cases presented with a bulge of the body surface 10.3 (range, 3-27) months after surgery. Results: Although the fluids looked purulent in all cases, no bacteria were detected. We diagnosed them as aseptic abscess, for which omental implantation was performed. No signs of recurrence have been found in any cases even after 5.4 (range, 1-8.5) years. Conclusions: Omental implantation was effective for controlling aseptic abscess for long-term periods.
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In the surgical correction of large incisional hernias, the use of a prosthesis is essential in most cases regardless of the technique chosen. The preference is for the polypropylene prosthesis. AIMS: To compare the onlay and Rives-Stoppa techniques in the correction of incisional hernias, their immediate results, complications, advantages, and disadvantages. METHODS: Two groups of patients with incisional hernias were analyzed, submitted to the onlay (19 patients) and Rives-Stoppa (17 patients) techniques, and that used polypropylene prostheses. General epidemiological variables, perioperative data variables, and postoperative complications were assessed. RESULTS: The patients' epidemiologic profile was similar between both groups. The majority were women (58.4%), with a mean age of 65.5 years and a previous mean body mass index of 41.5 kg/m². The Rives-Stoppa technique was employed in most patients (52.7%). Those submitted to the onlay technique had longer abdominal drainage time and longer hospital stay, as well as a higher incidence of seromas and surgical wound infection. CONCLUSIONS: The incisional herniorrhaphy technique with the placement of a pre-peritoneal polypropylene mesh by the Rives-Stoppa technique was superior to the onlay due to lower rates of drain use, hospital stay, and postoperative complications.
RESUMO RACIONAL: Na correção cirúrgica das grandes hérnias incisionais, independente da técnica escolhida, na maioria das vezes, o uso de uma prótese é imprescindível. A preferência é pelas próteses de polipropileno. OBJETIVOS: Comparar a técnicas onlay e Rives-Stoppa na correção de hérnias incisionais, os seus resultados imediatos, as complicações, as vantagens e desvantagens. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados dois grupos de portadores de hérnias incisionais, submetidos à técnica onlay (19 pacientes) e técnica Rives-Stoppa (17 pacientes), utilizando prótese de polipropileno. As variáveis gerais epidemiológicas, variáveis de dados perioperatórios e complicações pós-operatórias foram analisados. RESULTADOS: O perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes foi semelhante entre os grupos, a maioria eram mulheres (58.4%), com média de idade de 65.5 anos e com índice de massa corpórea (IMC) médio prévio de 41,5kg/m². A técnica de Rives-Stoppa foi utilizada na maioria dos pacientes (52.7%). Pacientes submetidos a técnica onlay apresentaram maior tempo de uso de dreno abdominal e maior tempo de internação hospitalar, além de maior incidência de seromas e infecção de ferida operatória. CONCLUSÕES: A técnica de herniorrafia incisional com colocação de tela de polipropileno pré-peritoneal, pela técnica de Rives-Stoppa apresentou-se superior à técnica onlay, devido menor taxa de uso de drenos, menor taxa de tempo de internação hospitalar, bem como menor taxa de complicações pós-operatórias.
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Objective:To investigate the differences between the mental clips placed intraoperatively and the tumor bed's target volume delineation of seroma based on CT scanning during radiotherapy for breast cancer patients who received breast-conserving surgery in the persuit of a better solution to determine the tumor bed position.Methods:The clinical data of 13 patients with early breast cancer who received postoperative radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery at Beijing Shijingshan Hospital and Beijing Shijitan Hospital of Capital Medical University from December 2020 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. They all had surgical clips implanted during the surgery. The following methods were used to delineate the target volume of tumor bed, including gross target volume delineation of tumor bed based on the mental clips (GTVtb-Clip), the tumor bed's gross target volume delineation of seroma based on CT scanning (GTVtb-Seroma), and the combination of both (GTVtb-C+S). The volume, diameter on three coordinate axis, neutral point displacement and conformability of these delineation methods were compared.Results:The volume of GTVtb-Clip, GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S was (25±10) cm 3, (38±17) cm 3, (49±20) cm 3, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The diameter on X axis was (4.7±1.2) cm, (5.3±1.4) cm, (5.7±1.6) cm, respectively in GTVtb-Clip, GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S; the diameter on Y axis was (4.6±1.7) cm, (5.0±1.6) cm, (5.7±1.7) cm, respectively in GTVtb-Clip, GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S; the diameter on Z axis was (4.4±1.5) cm, (5.2±1.4) cm, (5.6±1.4) cm in GTVtb-Clip, GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S. The differences in the diameter of GTVtb-Clip and GTVtb-C+S on X,Y, Z axis were statistically significant (all P<0.05); the differences in the diameter of GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S on X, Z axis were statistically significant (all P<0.05); the difference in the diameter of GTVtb-Clip and GTVtb-Seroma on X axis was statistically significant ( P<0.05) .Neutral point displacement was (5.8±1.6) cm, (5.5±1.9) cm, (6.0±1.7) cm, respectively of GTVtb-Clip, GTVtb-Seroma, GTVtb-C+S, and the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.05). Conformability of GTVtb-Clip and GTVtb-Seroma, GTVtb-Clip and GTVtb-C+S, GTVtb-Seroma and GTVtb-C+S was 0.412±0.112, 0.525±0.095, 0.774±0.112,respectively, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusions:During radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer, compared with the single method, the combination of GTVtb-Clip and GTVtb-Seroma can better cover the real tumor bed, thus reducing the omission of tumor bed and recurrence rate. CT position should better take place at 4 to 8 weeks for patients receiving radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, and target volume of tumor bed will be delineated based on the postoperative changes of both mental clips and seroma.
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Introdução: O aumento mamário é um procedimento estético frequente na cirurgia plástica, o plano ideal ainda não foi encontrado. Cada loja tem sua indicação, suas vantagens e desvantagens. A técnica da loja intramuscular foi inicialmente descrita para uso em cirurgias de aumento dos glúteos com implantes de silicone, e mais tarde sua segurança foi reforçada com a utilização do método XYZ. O estudo tem a finalidade de apresentar a utilização da técnica intramuscular na mamoplastia de aumento com implante de silicone. Métodos: Este estudo descreve em detalhes a técnica da loja intramuscular na mamoplastia de aumento com implante de silicone, utilizada em 50 pacientes do sexo feminino. Resultados: A técnica intramuscular propicia uma boa definição de contorno estético nos quadrantes mediais das mamas. Tivemos um caso de seroma no pós-operatório, causado por erro técnico na separação dos fascículos. Conclusão: A técnica é segura e apresenta baixa incidência de complicações.
Introduction: Breast augmentation is a frequent aesthetic procedure in plastic surgery; the ideal plane has not yet been found. Each pocket has its indication, its advantages, and disadvantages. The intramuscular pocket technique was initially described for use in buttock augmentation surgeries with silicone implants, and later its safety was reinforced with the use of the XYZ method. This study aims to present the use of the intramuscular technique in breast augmentation with a silicone implant. Methods: This study describes the intramuscular pocket technique in breast augmentation with a silicone implant used in 50 female patients. Results: The intramuscular technique provides a good definition of aesthetic contour in the medial quadrants of the breasts. We had a case of seroma in the postoperative period caused by a technical error in separating the fascicles. Conclusion: The technique is safe and has a low incidence of complications.
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Objective:To explore the risk factors of seroma after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair.Methods:The clinical data of 236 patients underwent laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair from July 2018 to June 2021 in Jiaozhou Central Hospital of Qingdao City were retrospectively analyzed. The related risk factors of seroma after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair were analyzed.Results:Among 236 patients, the seroma occurred in 36 cases (seroma group), the incidence of seroma was 15.25%; no seroma occurred in 200 cases (non-seroma group). There were statistical differences in the duration of disease ≥5 years, scrotal hernia, internal inguinal ring defect ≥3 cm, rupture of hernia sac, experience of operators <5 years between 2 groups ( P<0.01 or <0.05); there were no statistical difference in age, body mass, type of patch, preoperative complications (including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiac cerebrovascular disease) and operative time between 2 groups ( P>0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis result showed that the duration of disease ≥5 years, scrotal hernia, rupture of hernia sac and experience of operators<5 years were independent influencing factors of seroma after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair ( OR = 5.147, 5.006, 0.044 and 3.315; 95% CI 1.513 to 17.516, 1.845 to 13.583, 0.008 to 0.240 and 1.029 to 10.679; P<0.01 or<0.05). Conclusions:The duration of disease ≥5 years, scrotal hernia, rupture of hernia sac and experience of operators<5 years are independent influencing factors of seroma after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair, and preoperative assessment of risk factors is helpful to reduce the incidence of seroma.
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Objective:To investigate the application of the modified double-clamp surgery with the preservation of Scarpa fascia in abdominoplasty.Methods:A retrospective analysis was carried out in 26 female patients with total abdominoplasty who were admitted from March 2020 to January 2022, ranging in age from 26 to 50 years with averaged 36.9 years. The patients were divided into flap clamp group (12 cases) and Scarpa fascia clamp group (14 cases). The surgical time of abdominoplasty (excluding liposuction time), the occurrence of postoperative seroma, and postoperative incision infection were recorded in the two groups.Results:The average surgical time of the patients in the Scarpa fascia clamp group was 136 minutes, which was significantly lower than that of the flap clamp group (153 minutes) ( P<0.05). There was no postoperative seroma and incision infection in the two groups, and the postoperative incision healing grades were I/A. Conclusions:The modified double-clamp procedure with preservation of the Scarpa fascia can effectively reduce the surgical time and improve the operation efficiency.
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RESUMO A mamoplastia com próteses é uma das cirurgias plásticas mais realizadas no mundo. O processo cicatricial ao redor do implante e a presença de um biofilme pode acarretar o desenvolvimento de patologias como contratura capsular e seroma. Essas patologias parecem estar relacionadas fisiopatologicamente com o desenvolvimento do linfoma associado aos implantes mamários (BIA-ALCL), sendo este também um diagnóstico diferencial. A proposta deste trabalho é relatar o caso de uma paciente com desconforto mamário, que após 2 cirurgias prévias para drenagem de seroma e troca de próteses, apresentava desconforto mamário e alteração em exames de imagens da mama esquerda. Sendo submetida a uma capsulectomia em bloco da mama esquerda e completa à direita, tendo suas próteses substituídas. Os exames para investigação de BIA-ALCL foram negativos e os achados patológicos foram sugestivos de contratura capsular à esquerda e formação de dupla cápsula à direita. O trabalho enfatiza a importância do diagnóstico diferencial em patologias mamárias, o acompanhamento a longo prazo e medidas de profilaxia na formação do biofilme.
Abstract Mammoplasty with prostheses is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in the world. However, the healing process around the implant and the presence of a biofilm can lead to the development of pathologies such as capsular contracture and seroma. These pathologies seem to be physiologically related to the development of lymphoma associated with breast implants (BIA-ALCL), which is also a differential diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to report the case of a patient with breast discomfort who, after two previous surgeries for seroma drainage and prosthesis replacement, presented breast discomfort and alteration in imaging of the left breast. She was, submitted to a capsulectomy in a block of the left breast and complete on the right, having her prostheses replaced. Bia-ALCL investigation tests were negative and pathological findings were suggestive of left capsular contracture and double capsule formation on the right. The study emphasizes the importance of differential diagnosis in mammary pathologies, long-term follow-up, and prophylaxis measures in biofilm formation.
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INTRODUCCIÓN: la patología herniaria es un foco de atención por su impacto en frecuencia y complicaciones relacionadas con esta; afecta del 10% - 15% de la población general, hasta en un 25% de la población económicamente activa. OBJETIVO: describir la prevalencia de complicaciones locales en el sitio quirúrgico de los pacientes diagnosticados y postoperados de hernia inguinal no complicada. METODOLOGÍA: estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal no intervencionista en las Salas de Cirugía General en el Hospital de Especialidades de San Felipe, de septiembre del 2018 a febrero del 2019. Los datos fueron obtenidos de la revisión de historia clínica y entrevista con cada paciente. RESULTADOS: dicha patología se encuentra más en hombres que mujeres; la complicación más frecuente fue el seroma seguida de las infecciones; en dichos pacientes el Índice de Masa Corporal en su mayoría estaba en un rango normal, no presentaban ninguna comorbilidad, ni hábito tóxico al momento del estudio y no se relacionan con las patologías preexistentes. CONCLUSIÓN: de los 108 pacientes estudiados, 75 de ellos no presentaron ningún tipo de complicación temprana en el sitio quirúrgico; las que se presentaron fue el seroma en 15 pacientes (IC 7,99% - 21,87%) y la Infección de herida quirúrgica en 8 pacientes (IC 2,65% - 19,43%). De la profesión u oficio que se relacionó fue la agricultura.
INTRODUCTION: hernia pathology is a focus of attention due to its impact on frequency and complications related to it, affecting 10% - 15% of the general population, up to 25% of the economically active population. OBJECTIVES: to describe the prevalence of local complications at the surgical site in patients diagnosed and post-operated with uncomplicated inguinal hernia. METHODOLOGY: descriptive, non-interventional cross-sectional study in the General Surgery Rooms of the San Felipe Specialties Hospital from September 2018 to February 2019. The data were obtained from the review of the clinical history and interview with each patient. RESULTS: this pathology is found more in men than women, the most frequent complication was seroma followed by infections; In these patients, the Body Mass Index was mostly in a normal range, they did not present any comorbidity or toxic habit at the time of the study, and they were not related to pre-existing pathologies. CONCLUSIONS: of the 108 patients studied, 75 of them did not present any type of early complication at the surgical site; those that occurred were seroma in 15 patients (CI 7.99% - 21.87%) and surgical wound infection in 8 patients (CI 2.65% - 19.43%). Of the profession or trade that was related was agriculture.
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Background: If properly used in appendicitis, antibiotics can reduce the rate of infection by 50%. The use of post-operative antibiotics for preventing infective complications in non-perforated cases is still controversial.Methods: A randomised prospective study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi with patients who presented acute appendicitis. A minimum number of 30 patients each in group A (pre-operative and post-operative antibiotics) and group B (only pre-operative antibiotics) were evaluated for 18 months, from January 2018 to June 2019.Results: The mean age of group A is 29.9±15.16 years and in group B is 25.97±9.470 years (p value=0.122, insignificant). There was male preponderance. The seroma formation in both the groups was 10.00% and no patients developed intra-abdominal abscess. The incidence of local site oedema was 10% in both the groups A and B and their p value is insignificant. In both the groups A and B, 10% of the people developed pus discharge from the stitch line and the p value is insignificant. In group A, 6.67% of the patients and in group B 10.00% of the patients developed stitch line inflammatory changes and the p value insignificant. In group A, 13.3% and in group B, 10.00% of the patients developed fever and their p value is 1. The mean length of hospital in case 1.23±0.5 days (group A) and is 1.17±0.45 days (group B) (p value=0.508).Conclusions: Hence we can conclude that a well-chosen and adequately-timed pre-operative antibiotics are adequate in preventing post-operative complications and post-operative antibiotics do not affect the same.
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Background: Seroma, a clinically evident subcutaneous collection of serous fluid after breast cancer surgery, developing in approximately 30% of cases. To prevent seroma formation, it is important to estimate individual risk of seroma formation, i.e., the identification of predictive variables will be helpful in designing future trials aimed at reducing the incidence of this seroma. This study intends to find out the association between certain pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative factors related to MRM and incidence of seroma formation.Methods: It was an observational prospective on 100 females undergoing MRM at Department of Gandhi Medical College Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. Patients were observed postoperatively for seroma formation and factors affecting it.Results: patients with seroma formation in this study tended to be older age (age, 62.60±10.40 years versus 56.13±10.31 years; p<0.001) and more obese (BMI, 26.95±4.2 versus 24.61±3.61; p<0.001). Higher amount of initial drain volume was directly related to seroma formation. Initiation of arm physiotherapy after surgery (3.14±0.23 days versus 2.17±0.74 days; p=0.043).Conclusions: The incidence of seroma is higher in older and in more obese patients. The incidence is decreased by flap fixation under muscles and early physiotherapy. Furthermore, few interventions in the operative period can help minimize the chances of seroma formation.
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Abstract Background: Increasing number of patients are being operated because of breast cancer. Seroma is the most common problem that occurs after surgery that increases morbidity. For postoperative pain management, Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB) has long been considered the gold standard technique. With performing TPVB, sympathetic nerves are also blocked. Objective: With this study, we aimed to search the effect of TPVB on seroma reduction in patients who undergo mastectomy and axillary node dissection surgery. Methods: Forty ASA I-II female patients aged 18-65, who were scheduled to go under elective unilateral mastectomy and axillary lymph node resection were included to the study. Patients were randomized into two groups as TPVB and Control group. Ultrasound guided TPVB with 20 mL 0.25% bupivacaine was performed at T1 level preoperatively to the TPVB group patients. All patients were provided with i.v. patient-controlled analgesia device. Seroma formation amounts, morphine consumptions and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores for pain were recorded 24th hour postoperatively. Results and conclusions: Mean seroma formation at postoperative 24th hour was 112.5 ± 53.3 mL in the control group and 74.5 ± 47.4 mL in the TPVB group (p = 0.022). NRS scores were similar between two groups (p = 0.367) at postoperative 24th hour but mean morphine consumption at postoperative 24th hour was 5.6 ± 4 mg in the TPBV group, and 16.6 ± 6.9 mg in the control group (p < 0.001). TPVB reduces the amount of seroma formation while providing effective analgesia in patients who undergo mastectomy and axillary lymph node removal surgery.
Resumo Introdução: Observa-se aumento do número de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia por neoplasia mamária. Seroma é a mais frequente complicação pós-operatória que aumenta a morbidade. Há muito tempo, considera-se o Bloqueio Paravertebral Torácico (BPVT) a técnica padrão-ouro para o controle da dor pós-operatória. O BPVT provoca, igualmente, o bloqueio da inervação simpática. Objetivo: Identificar o efeito do BPVT na redução de seroma em pacientes que realizaram mastectomia e dissecção dos linfonodos axilares. Método: Foram incluídas no estudo 40 pacientes do sexo feminino ASA I-II, entre 18 e 65 anos de idade, submetidas a mastectomia eletiva unilateral com ressecção de linfonodos axilares. As pacientes foram randomizadas em grupo BPVT e grupo controle. As pacientes do grupo BPVT foram submetidas ao BPVT guiado por ultrassom no nível de T1 e 20 mL de bupivacaína 0,25% foram administrados antes da cirurgia. Bomba de infusão IV ACP foi prescrita para todas as pacientes. Na 24ª hora pós-operatória foram registradas a quantidade de produção de seroma, o consumo de morfina e a avaliação da dor pela escala de avaliação numérica (NRS - do inglês Numeric Rating Scale). Resultados: A quantidade média de seroma na 24ª hora pós-operatória foi 112,5 ± 53,3 mL no grupo controle e 74,5 ± 47,4 mL no grupo BPVT (p = 0,022). Na 24ª hora pós-operatória a pontuação NRS foi semelhante nos dois grupos (p = 0,367), porém o consumo médio de morfina foi 5,6 ± 4 mg no grupo BPVT e 16,6 ± 6,9 mg no grupo controle (p < 0,001). Conclusões: O BPVT reduz a quantidade de seroma enquanto proporciona analgesia efetiva em pacientes que se submetem a mastectomia e remoção dos linfonodos axilares.
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Postoperative Complications/prevention & control , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Seroma/prevention & control , Mastectomy , Nerve Block/methods , Spinal Nerves , Double-Blind Method , Prospective Studies , Lymph Node Excision , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Background: Most of the complications are developed after modified radical mastectomy in breast cancer patients, hence to avoid and reduces the postoperative complications, this study is performed to identify the frequency of early post-operative complications of modified Radical Mastectomy within the period of four weeks.Methods: Cross-sectional case series using non-probability convenient sampling technique was conducted in surgical unit I of Tertiary care hospital, for 1 year from 15 January 2018 to 14 January 2019. 89 patients FNAC proved breast cancer were included, patients that received neoadjuvant chemo or radiotherapy or with inflammatory breast cancer, metastasis and with co-morbid were excluded. After taking consent patients were operated by senior consultant. Follow up was taken daily 7th post-operative day and then followed in OPD on weekly basis fourth week and final outcome was noted. SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis. Quantitative data was reported as frequency in percentages.Results: Total 31 patients developed complications during the study, accounts 34% of total patients. The most common complication was breast seroma in 12(13.48%) of cases with an increased risk in cases of age >50 yr, size of tumor >8 cm, weight >70 kg and increased number of lymph nodes [3 or above] palpable after wards hematoma in 6(6.74%), lymphedema in 5(5.62%), wound infection 4(4.49%) and shoulder dysfunction in 4(4.49%) patients, no patient was found scar hypertrophy.Conclusions: Seroma formation, hematoma were found most common early complications after modified radical mastectomy, lymphedema, wound infection and shoulder dysfunction were observed in small number of patients.
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ABSTRACT Background: Laparoscopic best approach of repairing inguinoscrotal hernias are still debatable. Incorrect handling of the distal sac can possibly result in damage to cord structures and negative postoperative outcomes as ischemic orquitis or inguinal neuralgia. Aim: To describe a new technique for a minimally invasive approach to inguinoscrotal hernias and to analyze the preliminary results of patients undergoing the procedure. Methods: A review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted in patients who underwent minimally invasive repair using the "primary abandon-of-the-sac" (PAS) technique for inguinoscrotal hernias. Patient´s demographics, as well as intraoperative variables and postoperative outcomes were also analyzed. Results: Twenty-six male were submitted to this modified procedure. Mean age of the case series was 53.8 years (range 34-77) and body mass index was 26.8 kg/m2 (range 20.8-34.2). There were no intraoperative complications or conversion. Average length of stay was one day. No surgical site infections, pseudo hydrocele or neuralgia were reported after the procedure and two patients presented seroma. No inguinal hernia recurrence was verified during the mean 21.4 months of follow up. Conclusion: The described technique is safe, feasible and reproducible, with good postoperative results.
RESUMO Racional: A melhor maneira laparoscópica do reparo de hérnias inguinoescrotais permanece ainda aberta a discussão. O manuseio incorreto do saco herniário pode resultar em danos às estruturas do cordão e resultados pós-operatórios indesejados, como orquite isquêmica ou neuralgia inguinal. Objetivo: Descrever uma nova técnica de abordagem minimamente invasiva das hérnias inguinoescrotais e analisar os resultados preliminares de pacientes submetidos ao procedimento. Métodos: Foi realizada na série de casos a análise retrospectiva de um banco de dados mantido prospectivamente em pacientes submetidos a reparo minimamente invasivo usando a técnica "abandono primário do saco" (PAS) para hérnias inguinoescrotais. Dados demográficos dos pacientes, bem como variáveis intraoperatórias e resultados pós-operatórios são descritos. Resultados: Vinte e seis homens foram submetidos ao procedimento. A idade média foi de 53,8 anos e o índice de massa corpórea de 26,8 kg/m2. Não houve complicações intraoperatórias ou conversão para operação aberta. A duração média da estadia hospitalar foi de um dia. Não foram relatadas infecções de sítio cirúrgico, hematomas ou neuralgia após o procedimento e a presença de seroma ocorreu em dois pacientes. Nenhuma recorrência de hérnia inguinal foi verificada durante média de 21,4 meses. Conclusão: A técnica descrita é segura e replicável, apresentando bons resultados pós-operatórios.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Laparoscopy/methods , Herniorrhaphy/methods , Hernia, Inguinal/surgery , Recurrence , Surgical Mesh , Surgical Wound Infection , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Groin/surgeryABSTRACT
Introduction: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare subtype of CD30-positive and ALKnegative (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) T cell lymphoma, which can develop in the pericapsular fibrous tissue and the late seromas around breast implants. If BIA-ALCL is suspected, an adequate diagnostic flow is essential. Materials and methods: A flowchart of the procedures performed in the diagnostic investigation is discussed, associating a clinical case, and conducting a review on the topic. Results: In the assessment of late and recurrent periprosthetic seromas, prior communication from the surgeon and the pathologist is essential, aiming at the adequate collection and storage of the aspirated material. The material must be promptly fractionated for microbiological assessment by culture, immediate or transoperative cytologic assessment, immunophenotyping by flow cytometry (10 mL), direct cytopathological examination, and obtaining cell block material (50 mL). For flow cytometry, the material must be sent fresh, 70% alcohol or 10% buffered formalin can be added for the other procedures. If it is impossible to send the aspirated fluid to the laboratory in less than six hours, it can be temporarily stored in a refrigerator at 4°C. Immunophenotyping should be extensive, always assessing the expression of CD30 and ALK, regardless of cytological aspects. In cases of late and recurrent seromas in which BIA-ALCL is considered, even if initially discarded, it is suggested to perform capsulectomy with the removal of the prosthesis or careful clinical and laboratory monitoring. Conclusion: The diagnostic flowchart is essential, aiming at false-negative tests.
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Objective To investigate the effects of treatment of hernia sac stump in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TAPP) on postoperative seroma.Methods The prospective study was conducted.The clinical data of 128 male patients with primary indirect inguinal hernia who were admitted to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from October 2017 to March 2019 were selected.Patients were divided into two groups by random number method.Patients in experimental group had hernia sac stump sutured and fixed at the lower margin of rectus abdominis after transection of hernia sac in TAPP,and patients in control group had hernia sac stump free in the abdominal cavity after dissection and transection of hernia sac in TAPP.Observation indicators:(1) surgical situations;(2) follow-up.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was conducted to detect the incidence of postoperative seroma,incision infection,chronic pain,and hernia recurrence up to June 2019.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean ±SD,and comparison between groups was done using the t test.Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M (range),and comparison between groups was done using the Mann-Whitney U test.Count data were described as absolute numbers and percentages,and comparison between groups was analyzed using the chisquare test.Results A total of 128 male patients were screened for eligibility,including 60 patients in the experimental group and 68 patients in the control group.The 128 patients were aged from 47 to 74 years,with an average age of 61 years.(1) Surgical situations:operation time and hospital expenses were (102±34) minutes and (12 813±2 390)yuan for the experimental group,and (97±30)minutes and (12 125±2 205)yuan for the control group,respectively,showing no significant difference between the two groups (t=0.907,1.685,P＞0.05).(2) Follow-up:all the 128 patients received follow-up.There were 8 cases of seroma in both the experimental group and the control group,with no significant difference between the two groups (x2 =0.072,P＞0.05).The extraction volume of patients with seroma was 20 mL (range,4-31 mL) in the experimental group,and 43 mL (range,23-98 mL) in the control group,showing a significant difference between the two groups (Z=-2.013,P＜0.05).There was no incision infection,chronic pain or hernia recurrence in 3 months after operation in patients with seroma of either experimental group or control group.Conclusions During TAPP,suture and fixation of the hernia sac stump to the lower edge of rectus abdominis and free hernia sac stump in the abdominal cavity after dissection and transection of hernia sac can effectively repair indirect inguinal hernia.The former method can reduce the extraction volume of seroma after operation.