Study outcomes
The main outcomes of the study were LOS, post-operative seroma/salivary
collection, and the incidence of local infection. A diagnosis of
post-operative seroma was based on an impression of fluctuation in the
surgical bed by the surgeon, confirmed by needle aspiration of fluids
through the suture line. Our team’s approach for treatment of
post-operative seroma was as follows: minimal seromas were followed
without intervention. Initial intervention was needle aspirations. If a
seroma still recurred following repeated aspirations, then a vacuum
drain was inserted [12].