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].