In this video, Dr. Jay Anam (Breast Cancer surgeon ) explained Mastectomy seroma formation after Breast Cancer Surgery.
0:36 What is Post Mastectomy seroma?
When surgery is performed anywhere in the body, the scar starts to fill with fluid, which we call a seroma، Similarly, when a seroma fills the scar after breast cancer surgery, it is called a post-mastectomy seroma.
1:49 Is it normal to have a seroma in the breast after breast cancer surgery?
Yes, it is normal to have a seroma after the operation.
Doctors are aware of fluid retention after surgery, so they place a drain on the surgical site after surgery.
2:07 In which patients do the fluid fill for a long time?
1. Obese patients ( High BMI )
2. Diabetic patients
3. Blood pressure patients
2:39 What should be done on fluid filling after surgery?
1. Control your weight
2. Take diabetes medicines on time
3. Eat healthy food
4. If there is a complaint of blood pressure, take BP medicines on time
3:00 How to take care of the drain after the operation?
1. Drain should not be blocked
2. The drain should be emptied once a day
3. Measure and note the fluid
4. Check if there is any clot in the drain
Watch the Full video for detailed information.
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About Dr. Jay Rashmi Anam
Dr. Jay R. Anam completed his M.Ch. Surgical Oncology training from Tata Memorial Centre. He did his Fellowship in Breast Oncology from Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France.
Dr. Jay Anam focuses on Breast Oncology, and his scope of work includes –
Expertise
-Breast Cancer surgeries, including Mastectomy, Breast Conservation Surgery, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Breast reconstruction – Oncoplasty to retain breast shape and size during the treatment of breast cancer
-Sentinel Node Biopsy to limit the extent of the node dissection in early breast cancers.
Sono-Guided and Wire localized Breast Surgeries for screen-detected Breast Cancers.
-Flap reconstructions for advanced Breast Cancers,
-Aesthetic Breast Surgery for benign breast tumors.
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