Analysis of Hematoma Following Breast Surgery

University of Regensburg20 enrolled

Overview

A retrospective review of patients who developed hematoma following breast surgery from 2003 to 2018 in a single institution was performed. The study investigated the value of closed-suction drains regarding the quantity and quality of fluid secretion for the prediction of subcutaneous hematoma in patients undergoing breast surgery procedures.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Hematoma Postoperative Bleeding

Interventions

Closed-suction drain fluid volumeDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

To evaluate the clinical value of postoperative drain fluid volume for detection of hematoma, an intra-individual comparison of drain secretion volumes between sides affected by hematoma and the uneventful contralateral breasts was performed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who developed hematoma requiring revision following bilateral breast surgery including augmentation mammoplasty, subcutaneous mastectomy and breast reduction. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who developed hematoma requiring revision following unilateral breast surgery. * Breast surgery in absence of hematoma. * Patients with known coagulation disorders.

Locations (1)

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Regensburg

Regensburg, Germany

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Drain fluid volume

The drain fluid volume in the breast affected by hematoma was compared to the non-hematoma side.

Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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