Abstract
Post-Mastectomy Lymphocele after Breast Cancer Surgery: Risk Factors Evaluation
Highlights
Breast cancer is the most widespread women cancer worldwide [1]
The aim of our study was to identify the main lymphocele risk factors in our practice. This was a prospective study which evaluate the production of lymphocele post-mastectomy and axillary dissection and its relative risk factors
We had noticed that the total production of lymphocele grew with BMI
Summary
Breast cancer is the most widespread women cancer worldwide [1]. In many cases, mastectomy with axillary node dissection is required [2,3,4]. The main complication of this surgery is the lymphocele that can last several months after the operating procedure. It deeply affects the patient’s quality of life. The lymphocele weighs down patient care and can delay the administering of adjuvant treatment [5]. Preventing a lymphocele currently relies on the use of a suction drain. Numerous risk factors may influence the production of postoperative lymphocele. These factors are linked to patient, disease and the surgery itself. Several factors have been reported in literature [6]. The aim of our study was to identify the main lymphocele risk factors in our practice
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