The use of adjuncts to reduce seroma in open incisional hernia repair: a systematic review.

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Authors
Massey, L H
Pathak, Samir
Bhargava, A
Smart, Neil J.
Daniels, Ian R.
Journal
Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
Type
Journal Article
Systematic review
Publisher
Springer
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Seroma formation remains a common complication after an incisional hernia repair. The use of surgical drains is widespread, but evidence for their use and other adjuncts is limited. Our aim was to perform a systematic review of the literature on techniques used to reduce the incidence of post-operative seroma formation.
Citation
The use of adjuncts to reduce seroma in open incisional hernia repair: a systematic review. 2018 Apr;22(2):273-283 Epub 2017 Oct 25. Hernia
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