RT Book, Section
A1 Kilbride, Kandice E.
A2 Kuerer, Henry M.
SR Print(0)
ID 6406868
T1 Chapter 103. Surgical Complications and Management
T2 Kuerer's Breast Surgical Oncology
YR 2010
FD 2010
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-160178-8
LK accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6406868
RD 2023/03/29
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: