Keywords
Breast implants; Breast augmentation surgery; Seroma
Abstract
Introduction: Breast Surgery especially augmentation is a common procedure worldwide. Literature reports relationship between chronic seroma and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) has increased. Recently we reported the first case in Mexico. Risk factors should be evaluated. Seroma seems to be a common event after this type of surgery. Chronic seroma seems to be most common symptom in ALCL
Methods: Survey was conducted during Security Conference in breast implant augmentation, to know features as breast implants ratio in private practice of plastic surgeons, type of implant used, surgical technique and complications. Descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency were estimated.
Results: 72 members answered the survey. Implant placement is a procedure performed frequently. Preference is textured implants with volume between 300cc and 360cc. The most common complication was seroma. Reoperation was related with capsular contracture and patient no satisfaction.
Discussion: Seroma is a common complication. Possible relation with biofilm and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma should be evaluated. Lymphoma is not a common finding in breast implant but long lasting infection can be considered as risk factor. Measures to prevent seroma should be proposed. Analysis from the type of textured in the coverage of the implant should be evaluated.
Conclusion: This information allows us to take further action to direct sessions, courses and conferences, to decrease the frequency of seroma and prevent complications being one of the procedures most frequently performed by the membership.
Citation
Ramos-Gallardo G, Oaxaca-Escobar CG, Cuenca-Pardo J, Contreras Bulnes L, Rodríguez-Olivares E, Díaz-Ruiz I, et al. Can be Seroma a normal event in Breast Surgery? Analysis from Survey in Plastic Surgery Safety Conference. J Surg Oncol Clin Res. 2017; 1(1): 1002.