Abstract:Introduction:
This study concerns 200 female patients who received 400 breast implants over a period of 12 months between June 2006 and June 2007. In the first group, the surgeon put in some preventive bilateral regular postsurgery Redon drains; the second group did not receive any Redon drains. This study compares the occurrence of postsurgery side effects in both patient groups, particularly the risk of hematoma, infection, and lymphorrhea.
Materials and Methods:
Only patients receiving regular bilateral im… Show more
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