FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves cutting cutano-subcutaneous flap on the line setting boundary to non-detached skin area. Cavity capsule is excised to the extent that subcapsular tissue hemorrhages occur. Excessive flap material is determined by applying tension and excised. The detached cutano-subcutaneous flap is sutured to the non-detached skin area boundary under tension leaving 2-3 rubber releasing members for 1-2 days. EFFECT: avoided seroma recurrence. 3 dwg
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2004-05-10—Published
2002-07-10—Filed