Matthias Koller1, Thomas Hintringer. 1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sisters of Mercy Hospital Linz, Seilerstätte 4, 4020, Linz, Austria. matthias.koller@bhs.at
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postoperative seroma formation remains the most frequent complication after full abdominoplasty. This study aimed to evaluate postoperatively the formation of a minor seroma when the superficial fascia is used for preparation. METHODS: The study enrolled 50 patients who underwent a full abdominoplasty with umbilicus transposition between February 2008 and February 2010. The patients were alternated to the scarpa group or the rectus group. RESULTS: The two groups differed in terms of postoperative seroma formation and amount of average drain output. CONCLUSION: Scarpa fascia preservation seems to reduce postoperative seroma formation. The mechanism of the decreased fluid collection is not clear and needs further investigation.
BACKGROUND:Postoperative seroma formation remains the most frequent complication after full abdominoplasty. This study aimed to evaluate postoperatively the formation of a minor seroma when the superficial fascia is used for preparation. METHODS: The study enrolled 50 patients who underwent a full abdominoplasty with umbilicus transposition between February 2008 and February 2010. The patients were alternated to the scarpa group or the rectus group. RESULTS: The two groups differed in terms of postoperative seroma formation and amount of average drain output. CONCLUSION: Scarpa fascia preservation seems to reduce postoperative seroma formation. The mechanism of the decreased fluid collection is not clear and needs further investigation.