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Drain vs no drain

donnadonna
donnadonna Member Posts: 1
in Surgery - Before, During, and After

I assumed I would have drains after my mastectomy, but my surgeon says he prefers not to use them and we will greatly reduce risk of infection.
What is your experience if you didn’t have drains?? Did you have seroma?

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  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,736
    edited December 12

    @donnadonna, we're sorry you have to go through this, but really glad you found us, joined our community and decided to post for support.

    While some people have done well without drains, seromas can sometimes occur. Here’s an article from our main site about Surgery Risks and Side Effects that might be helpful.

    Our best wishes for your recovery. We hope other members come along soon to share their own experiences with you!

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