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Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2020

01-03-2020 | Doxycycline | Case Report

Doxycycline Sclerotherapy to Manage Seroma Following Breast Cancer Surgery

Author: Aravind Ramkumar

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2020

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Excerpt

Seroma after breast cancer surgery is very common with an incidence of 3–85% [1]. There are many ways to deal with seroma, including aspiration, suction and corrugated drains, sclerosants, and other chemical methods. This article discusses the use of doxycycline sclerotherapy in managing seroma after breast surgery. …
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Metadata
Title
Doxycycline Sclerotherapy to Manage Seroma Following Breast Cancer Surgery
Author
Aravind Ramkumar
Publication date
01-03-2020
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-019-00982-x

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