Seroma

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Hi.  

I had a mastectomy 8 days ago, had to have a seroma drained after 6  days and can feel fluid beginning to accumulate again. 

Any helpful hints? ! 

Many thanks.  

  • Hi Joany welcome to the forum. It is possible that this may need to be drained several times and sorry to impart that news to you. I would contact the Breast Clinic and ask to speak to someone there as you may need to be seen by them to have this drained again.  

    gail

     
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  • Many thanks for your reply. 

    The breast care nurse has suggested i wait to see if the fluid drains naturally as i don't have any signs of infection. She explained they don't like to do the needle insertion too frequently.  

    Thank you.