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Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

In a randomized trial conducted at a community hospital, researchers aimed to investigate the impact of postoperative shoulder immobilization on the incidence of seromas following modified radical mastectomy. The study, conducted by surgeons C.D. Knight, et. al., spanned from March 1991 to February 1993 and included 38 patients. The trial involved dividing the patients into two cohorts based on their postoperative shoulder range of motion. … Continue reading Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

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Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

In 1999, prospective study conducted by S. C. Chen, et. al., investigated the impact of timing shoulder exercises on axillary drainage following modified radical mastectomy. The study aimed to determine whether early initiation of active shoulder movement on the lesion side affects the amount of axillary drainage, with the goal of establishing optimal post-operative protocols for patients. Between 1994 and 1995, 344 consecutive patients who … Continue reading Does timing of shoulder exercises impact axillary drainage after mastectomy?

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