Evaluating the Role of Flap Fixation Techniques in Reducing Seroma  Formation After Mastectomy

Warda Khalid, Ahmad Raza Nasar, Abid Raza, Muhammad Idrees Achakzai, Inayat Husain Anjum, Muhammad Ahmed

Evaluating the Role of Flap Fixation Techniques in Reducing Seroma Formation After Mastectomy

Authors

Warda Khalid, Ahmad Raza Nasar, Abid Raza, Muhammad Idrees Achakzai, Inayat Husain Anjum, Muhammad Ahmed

Keywords:

Mastectomy, Seroma, Flap Fixation

Abstract

Seroma remains the most common complication following mastectomy, often prolonging hospitalstay, delaying adjuvant therapies, and increasing morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the roleof flap fixation techniques in reducing seroma formation compared to conventional closure. Aprospective randomized controlled trial was conducted including

References

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Serpell JW, Kennedy CW, Symmonds R. Use of quilting sutures to prevent seroma formation after mastectomy. https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.17431

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Published

2025-08-30

How to Cite

Warda Khalid, Ahmad Raza Nasar, Abid Raza, Muhammad Idrees Achakzai, Inayat Husain Anjum, Muhammad Ahmed. (2025). Evaluating the Role of Flap Fixation Techniques in Reducing Seroma Formation After Mastectomy. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 1730–1736. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/956