Is pseudo-bursa a risk with tummy tucks?

Thank you for your question.  A pseudobursa is a thickened collection of scar, typically found around a fluid collection, such as a seroma or hematoma, that have persisted for some time.  Small pseduobursas can be found after tummy tuck procedures when the drains placed did not wick all of the fluid away and a small discrete fluid collection persists.  The body will place scar tissue around the collection to wall it off.

This is a very thin layer of scar tissue that surrounds a seroma, which is a collection of fluid that builds up under the skin after a tummy tuck. A pseudo-bursa is harmless, although it can create swelling. The solution is usually to wait; sometimes they just sort of go away.  In certain cases it may be necessary to remove them surgically.  Best wishes.

Hi there. A pseudo bursa is an encapsulated fluid collection that can develop after an abdominoplasty if patient has persistent undrained  blood and body fluids. This concern is the reason that the majority of surgeons place drains in their patients after TT surgery to reduce the risk. Be careful, good luck. Dr. B

Thank you for the question. A psuedobursa is a pocket of scar tissue that has been created by the body to wall off a fluid collection. This is typically seen secondary to an undrained seroma or hematoma. I hope this helps.

I am sorry that you are having concerns about your procedure
and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your
concern.



A pseudobursa is a defined pocket,
usually filled with fluid. It is the mechanism that the body has to wall off
fluid collections that do not go away. If this is the result of a surgery of
your belly, and it requires continuous drainages, a possible treatment is to
surgically remove it. You might need to have drains to prevent its recurrence.



Finally, make sure that your doctor is
aware of your process. He should be able to guide you best in your care.

Wishing you the best in your journey