Ultrasonic dissection versus electrocautery for immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction

Background Ultrasonic dissection devices cause less thermal damage to the surrounding tissue than monopolar electrosurgical devices. We compared the effects of using an ultrasonic dissection device or an electrocautery device during prosthetic breast reconstruction on seroma development and short-te...

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Main Authors: Dongeun Lee, Bok Ki Jung, Tai Suk Roh, Young Seok Kim
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-2019-00759.pdf