Analysis of factors that affect drainage volume after expander-based breast reconstruction

Background Closed-suction drains are widely used in expander-based breast reconstruction. These drains are typically removed using a volume-based criterion. The drainage volume affects the hospital stay length and the recovery time. However, few studies have analyzed the factors that influence drain...

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Main Authors: Yoon Min Lim, Dae Hyun Lew, Tai Suk Roh, Seung Yong Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2020-01-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2019-00283.pdf