The effectiveness of different flap-raising techniques for mastectomy in reducing the rate of complications: a network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seroma has been associated with some energy devices used in raising flaps during modified radical mastectomy. Perhaps, its occurrence might be reduced by determining the most effective technique for raising the flap. Hence, the wide array of energy devices available for mastectomy warrants a network meta-analysis for comparison to determine the most suitable for rseducing complications.

Methods

Searches were conducted on Google Scholar and PubMed for randomized controlled trials that compared the various energy devices (argon-cautery, diathermy, plasma blade, LigaSure, and harmonic scalpel) to traditional scalpel/scissors in mastectomy procedures. This review was registered with a PROSPERO number: CRD42023456510. The primary outcome was seroma formation, while the

SUBMITTER: Oyewale S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665085 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature