I developed a seroma 2 weeks post op TT. I was aspirated 4 times (each aspiration was less than 20cc) and then a seroma catheter was placed. It was in place 10 days and was putting out 15cc on the last 2 days. It was removed on Thursday and on Monday my PS aspirated 5cc. He says he doesn't need to continue to aspirate it any longer. But i can still see the fluid pocket and that concerns me. Because I'm so thin, my PS states this tiny amount of fluid is seen. Aspirate until visual fluid is gone?
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November 18, 2013
Answer: Seromas of 5 cc should be reabsorbed by the body
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