Austin Sclerotherapy doctors

	John W. Hovorka, MD Austin General Surgeon 909 N. Jackson Road, McAllen		1 answer
	Suresh Koneru, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 423 Treeline Park Ste 300, San Antonio
	Patrick H. Beckham, MD Austin Plastic Surgeon 6633 East Highway 290 Suite 101, Austin
	Robert Caridi, MD Austin Plastic Surgeon 4407 Bee Cave Road Suite 303, Austin
	Michael Coverman, MD Austin Dermatologist 11623 Angus Rd Ste 25, Austin

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Sclerotherapy for Seroma developed a seroma to lower back, after 7 weeks of drain, still with varying amount of fluid- 20-40cc daily. sclerosing therapy- is it painful and how successful is this therapy? the alternative of more surgery to fix the seroma is causing a lot of anxiety.

A: Seroma treatment: Surgery, Sclerotherapy, or Complete Decongestive Therapy?

If infection is controlled, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is the least invasive treatment. CDT is the safe, effective use of manual techniques and bandaging to control swelling and edema. If you are highly motivated to learn about these techniques, look for a Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT). The National Lymphadema Network (NLN) and Lymphatic Association of North America are good places to start. These techniques have only been introduced to the United States recently. Although very few Physicians and Therapists have this type of experience, we have successfully treated back seromas following complex spine fusion surgery for Scoliosis and following Thoracotomy.

John W. Hovorka, MD

Austin General Surgeon