Evaluation of the Number of Progressive Tension Sutures Needed to Prevent Seroma in Abdominoplasty with Drains: A Single-Blind, Prospective, Comparative, Randomized Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00266-018-1227-6
Abstract: BackgroundSeroma formation has become the most reported complication after abdominoplasties. In 2000, progressive tension sutures (PTS) were described and reported to be associated with a seroma rate of 0.1%. Surgeons worldwide use PTS to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: seroma; prevent seroma; tension sutures; number ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Progressive Tension Sutures without Drains in Reducing Seroma Rates of Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00266-020-01913-w
Abstract: Abdominoplasty using progressive tension sutures (PTS) without drains has been reported to lower seroma risk. However, evidence regarding the reproducibility of PTS drainless abdominoplasty in lowering seroma risk is inconsistent and limited to a few… read more here.
Keywords: seroma rates; seroma; tension sutures; without drains ... See more keywords
Does the Addition of Progressive Tension Sutures to Drains Reduce Seroma Incidence After Abdominoplasty? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjw130
Abstract: Background Progressive tension sutures (PTS) are commonly utilized to reduce postoperative seroma in abdominoplasty. However, current evidence regarding PTS in abdominoplasty is limited to small series and the findings of single institutions. Objectives The authors… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; tension sutures; postoperative seroma; pts drains ... See more keywords
Progressive-Tension Sutures in Reconstruction of Posterior Trunk Defects in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Series
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009331
Abstract: Summary: Following neurosurgical repair of spinal dysraphism defects, soft-tissue reconstruction is often required to obtain robust coverage of the dura. Layered closure utilizing local muscle and muscle fascia has proven reliable for this purpose, but… read more here.
Keywords: progressive tension; three patients; tension; reconstruction ... See more keywords