Modified Radical Mastectomy And Wound Drainage

Modified Radical Mastectomy [MRM] is a commonly practised surgical procedure for management of operable breast cancer. Necrosis of skin flaps , wound dehiscence , hematoma, seroma , venous thromboembol ism and infect ion are ear ly complications . Late complications include lymphedema , sensory loss, shoulder dysfunction etc. Suction drains are employed to minimize incidence of fluid collection , seroma , hematoma and lymphedema . Paucity of Indian studies comparing outcome of different vacuum suction drains is an indication to undertake topical prospective comparative studies .