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A seroma is a pocket of body fluids (lymph and blood).
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We now look forward to further expansion of the NPTP portfolio with the planned introduction of Provena for the reduction of post surgical complications such as seroma, dehiscence and infection in high risk patients.
unknown title 2009
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Other possible side effects include infections, hematoma (blood buildup at the wound site), and seroma (fluid buildup).
The 10 Best Questions Dede Bonner 2008
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Other possible side effects include infections, hematoma (blood buildup at the wound site), and seroma (fluid buildup).
The 10 Best Questions Dede Bonner 2008
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Among the more common dangers: numbness, seroma and necrosis.
Ten Plastic Surgery Risks You Need To Know Miriam Marcus 2007
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Among the more common dangers: numbness, seroma and necrosis.
Ten Plastic Surgery Risks You Need To Know Miriam Marcus 2007
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Now in gel form, the compound has the ability to stick tissues together, preventing the pocket from filling with seroma fluid, like an internal Band-Aid, explains Dr. Putnam.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The gel could potentially be used in all different reconstructive surgeries to prevent seroma formation.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The researchers found that the gel prevented or significantly lowered seroma formation or fluid buildup in rats that had breast tissue removed.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Procedures to remove cancerous breast tissue, for example, often leave a hollow space that fills with seroma fluid that must typically be drained by a temporary implanted drain.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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