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No effect of steroids on seroma formation after mastectomy

  • Mette Okholm
  • , Christen Kirk Axelsson
20 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Seroma formation is a common problem after breast surgery. Studies indicate that seroma formation is a result of the postoperative inflammatory process. Glucocorticoid inhibits the inflammatory response.
Original languageEnglish
JournalDanish Medical Bulletin
Volume58
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)A4241
ISSN0907-8916
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation
  • Interleukin-6
  • Mastectomy
  • Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Seroma

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