Factors that Affect Drain Indwelling Time after Breast Cancer Surgery

• Published in: European journal of breast health Vol. 12; no. 3; pp. 102 - 106
• Main Authors: Uslukaya, Ömer, Türkoğlu, Ahmet, Gümüş, Metehan, Bozdağ, Zübeyir, Yılmaz, Ahmet, Gümüş, Hatice, Kaya, Şeyhmus, Gül, Mesut
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Turkey Turkish Federation of Breast Diseases Associations 01.07.2016; Galenos Publishing House
• Subjects: breast cancer; drainage; mastectomies; Original; suction; suction; Breast cancer; drainage; mastectomies

The most common procedure to prevent seroma formation, a common complication after breast and axillary surgery, is to use prophylactic surgical drains. Ongoing discussions continue regarding the ideal time for removing drains after surgical procedures. In this study, we aimed to investigate factors...