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What is the General Consensus on What Constitues a "Small" Vs. "Large" Seroma??

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jazzyfaye21May 6, 2012

How many cc's is considered small (and thereby able to be absorbed by the body)? How many cc's is considered large and thought to not be able to be absorbed? How long does seroma fluid usually take to resolve or absorb? If a capsule (bursa) develops around the seroma, can the capsule be absorbed? If not, is it imperative that it be excised? If it can be absorbed, how long can that take?? Will it always be aesthetically unappealing?? Thank you!

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Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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