Foam sclerotherapy of a large postoperative seroma after inguinal lymph node excision

Summary

The standard treatment of a seroma consists of wound drainage and compression therapy. This approach, however, often results in long-drawn-out treatment. We report on the successful sclerotherapy of a postoperative seroma, with complete resolution in a short time.

Keywords

Seroma - sclerotherapy - polidocanol - lymph node

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