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Persistent seroma following breast prosthesis explantation: a case report and review

Authors: S. Hasham, S. Akhtar, Le R. Fourie

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 7/2006

Abstract

Seroma formation is an uncommon yet recognized complication following augmentation mammaplasty. However, it is unusual to see persistent seroma formation subsequent to implant removal. We present such a case and review the literature to gain some insight into its etiology and to look at the options for its prevention.

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Title: Persistent seroma following breast prosthesis explantation: a case report and review
Authors: S. Hasham
S. Akhtar
Le R. Fourie
Publication date: 01-02-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 7/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-005-0011-4

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