Seroma Formation Following Abdominal Liposuction
| Autor: | William P. Coleman, Alan T. Lewis, Janelle Plaisance, Stephen Mason, Marc Glashofer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Treatment outcome Dermatology Lipectomy Recurrence medicine Humans Right lower quadrant Ultrasonography business.industry General surgery Abdominal Wall General Medicine medicine.disease Bandages Surgery body regions Seroma Treatment Outcome medicine.anatomical_structure Liposuction Drainage Abdomen Female Complication business |
| Zdroj: | Dermatologic Surgery. 31:770-772 |
| ISSN: | 1076-0512 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31708 |
| Popis: | Background Liposuction of the abdominal region is a common procedure performed in the United States. A variety of complications can occur when performing this procedure. Objective To present a case of a patient with a seroma as a complication of abdominal liposuction and its management. Results The patient had a recurring seroma of the right lower quadrant of the abdomen that necessitated ultrasound-guided drainage. Conclusion This case provided a valuable lesson. Clinicians should be conscious of the potential for this complication to occur. They must select patients appropriately to limit the risk of adverse events. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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