Seromas and Hematomas

Seromas and hematomas are pockets of fluid formed after trauma or damage to tissues. They are named based on the fluid contained within them. A seroma contains a clear, slightly yellow tinged fluid and often grows slowly. A hematoma contains red blood cells and frank blood. A hematoma can develop more rapidly, especially if there was internal damage done to a blood vessel.

Which device should be chosen for assessing seromas and hematomas?

Our doctor clients comfortably use the SIFULTRAS-5.42 With a depth range of 40mm to 200mm it is the most appropriate tool to detect these pockets of fluid whenever found in tissues.

Ultrasound scanning is vital in assessing seromas and hematomas. Although they are relatively common complications of a variety of surgical procedures.

In plastic surgery, they may occur in the postoperative period of abdominoplasty or abdominal wall reconstruction, mastectomy or breast reconstruction, lymphadenectomy, or voluminous neoplasm excision.

Thereafter, an ultrasound examination scanner can highlight the depth, volume, and extension of the fluid. In the case of seromas that are more than 100 mL in volume.

An ultrasound is often used to evaluate the structure, which often has a honey-comb appearance. The ultrasound also allows the practitioner to gather more information about the fluid within the cavity and the extent of its spread. Occasionally a sample of the fluid will be aspirated using a needle and sterile technique.  

Moreover ultrasound-guided percutaneous drain placement is an acceptable approach to early postoperative seroma formation.

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seroma scan result

Seromas and hematomas are basically assessed by all doctors but especially plastic surgeons, oncologist ..

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Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each ultrasound scanner device.

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