Seroma – Cause, Mechanism, Management and Prevention
- Seroma is a collection of clear fluid in the wound that occurs after surgery or injury
- They are different from hematomas (blood collection) and abscesses (pus collection)
- Cause – Surgeries which involve damage to the cutaneous lymphatics especially breast and groin surgeries
- Mechanism – Fluid that leaks from the lymphatics get accumulated under the skin
- Clinical significance – Delays wound healing, increases risk of infection
- Prevention – Placement of closed suction drain
- Management – Aspiration, compression bandages
