I had a TT because I had diastasis.. and hernia.. barely any skin removed at the end of May, at that time two drainage tubes were put in and removed day 10... several days later fluid started to build up around my belly button .. we did catscan with contrast to confirm a seroma.. first he did the needle aspirations 5 of them, but it wasn't going down too much.. so he put a drain back in for 2 weeks.. now I am still swollen with fluid .. when will it dissolve or absorb??
Answer: Chronic seroma Sometimes after a few months the seroma will form its own sack around the outside & no amount of drainage will stop it. In this case a further operation may be required to remove the "sack" and freshen up the inside, so it will stick back down. I would say that at 3 months, this may be what is required for you. Discuss your options with your surgeon. A seroma of this size is fairly unlikely to resolve on it's own.
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Answer: Chronic seroma Sometimes after a few months the seroma will form its own sack around the outside & no amount of drainage will stop it. In this case a further operation may be required to remove the "sack" and freshen up the inside, so it will stick back down. I would say that at 3 months, this may be what is required for you. Discuss your options with your surgeon. A seroma of this size is fairly unlikely to resolve on it's own.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Seroma You have posed a difficult question to answer. No two seromas act alike. Many times, serial drainage (daily) for 1 - 2 weeks is necessary. Rarely, another drain placement. In prolonged seromas, it is prudent to do a culture to make sure there are no bacteria causing the seroma. I have found that if there is a positive culture, the seroma disappears after starting appropriate oral antibiotics.If the culture is negative, certain medications (sclerosing agents) may be used. If there is a capsule or scar tissue formation around the seroma, it can only be treated with re-operation and seroma removal.Best of luck.Dr T
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Seroma You have posed a difficult question to answer. No two seromas act alike. Many times, serial drainage (daily) for 1 - 2 weeks is necessary. Rarely, another drain placement. In prolonged seromas, it is prudent to do a culture to make sure there are no bacteria causing the seroma. I have found that if there is a positive culture, the seroma disappears after starting appropriate oral antibiotics.If the culture is negative, certain medications (sclerosing agents) may be used. If there is a capsule or scar tissue formation around the seroma, it can only be treated with re-operation and seroma removal.Best of luck.Dr T
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