Safe treatment of post thoracotomy seroma.

Postoperative seroma is a common complication after muscle-sparing lateral thoracotomy. The main cause is considered to be the result of subcutaneous flap mobilization. We present a case of seroma which occurred following a pneumonectomy owing to subcutaneous flooding with pleural fluid, which was successfully treated by subclavian catheter insertion. The technical aspect of the procedure is described.