Analysis of Hematoma Following Breast Surgery

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Hematoma Hemorrhage Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Bleeding Postoperative Complications Postoperative Hemorrhage

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Regensburg

Regensburg, 93055, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Closed-suction drain fluid volume

Diagnostic 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.

Primary outcomes

Drain fluid volume

Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Regensburg

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Registry information

Official study title

Retrospective Review of Patient Records for Analysis of Postoperative Bleeding Following Breast Surgery

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: May 3, 2018
Registry last updated: May 3, 2018

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