Impact of the Ultrasonic scalpel on the amount of drained lymph after axillary or inguinal lymphadenectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seroma formation and lymphoedema are frequently encountered complications after radical lymph node dissection (RLND). Attempts to reduce the lymphatic morbidity include the use of Ultrasonic Scalpel. The aim of the present analysis was to assess the impact of the ultrasonic scalpel on the amount of drained lymph after lymph node dissection.

Methods

Patients listed for a RLND or completion lymph node dissection (CLND) were enrolled in a prospective randomized trial to compare the impact of two surgical dissection techniques (USS versus control) on the amount of drained lymph. The lymph drained in 24 h was collected. Our primary endpoint was to compare the daily amount of drained lymph between the two groups. Secondary endpoints were the comparison of drained lymph

SUBMITTER: Gie O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5360050 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature