Is It Possible to Suture a Persistent Seroma or Does the Capsule Need to Be Removed?
asked 1 year ago by Michellec in AZ
Latest answer by Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
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Tags: seroma, sutures
4 answers to Is It Possible to Suture a Persistent Seroma or Does the Capsule Need to Be Removed?
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Persistent Seroma Treatment
The following options exists:
1. Repeat closed suction drainage
2. Chemical scarring of the capsule/bursa (sclerosis)
3. Surgical removal of the capsule/bursa and closed suction drainage
Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma Management
Regarding : "Is it possible to suture a persistent seroma or does the capsule need to be removed? "
Your question is frustratingly general and therefore impossible to answer without assumptions.
Seromas are fluid producing areas that may occur after surgery when the fluid producing capacity exceeds the body's and any present drains ability to remove it. If the seroma is fresh (ACUTE) it can be managed with serial, frequent needle aspirations and often resolves. If...
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Treatment of seroma in breast augmentation
Hi Michellec,
A seroma is a fluid collection that occurs after surgery, typically when a space or cavity has been created during a procedure. In plastic surgery, it most commonly occurs in tummy tucks, but may occur with breast implants, as well. Seromas can be problematic if not treated because the fluid does not resorb (or resorbs very slowly), leading to a distorted (swollen) appearance, sensation of heaviness, and possible puckered appearance...
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Lawrence Tong, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon
Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Please provide more information
Are you referring to the seroma post abdominoplasty ? how long after surgery and what kind of treatments have been tried?
