Many surgical guidelines promote the removal of the pectoral fascia in mastectomies for invasive breast cancer, but there is no evidence to support this statement in (bilateral) prophylactic mastectomies. Reported wound-related local complications following mastectomy include seroma, flap necrosis, infection, hematoma, and nerve injury. Seroma causes discomfort and may delay the reconstructive procedures. Whether the removal or preservation of the pectoral fascia influences seroma formation following mastectomy remains unclear to our knowledge.
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Drainproduction in milliliters
Timeframe: Until drain removal, maximum 1 week
Time to drain removal in days
Timeframe: Until drain removal, maximum 1 week