TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 103. Surgical Complications and Management A1 - Kilbride, Kandice E. A2 - Kuerer, Henry M. PY - 2010 T2 - Kuerer's Breast Surgical Oncology AB - The complication rates following surgery of the breast and axilla are considered low. The mortality after these procedures is less than 1%; most complications are wound related (ie, surgical site infections and seroma). These complications may lead to cosmetic compromise and psychological distress to the patient; result in increased costs, prolonged hospital stays, and frequent outpatient visits; and potentially delay important adjuvant therapies. In this chapter, the following topics are addressed: SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/24 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6406868 ER -