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One in Ten Develop Seroma

Retrospective analysis outlines incidence and risk factors

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A retrospective study involving 527 patients treated at a tertiary center revealed that seroma developed in 11% post-parotidectomy. Defined as fluid accumulation that requires aspiration, the study observed that seromas typically presented within the first week after drain removal, with a median onset at four days. Key risk factors identified included anterior tumor location (2.2 times increase), tumor size (58% increase per cm), and patient BMI over 25 kg/m² (1.8 times increase). The findings can guide patient counseling and monitoring strategies for postoperative care.

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One in Ten Develop Seroma

Retrospective analysis outlines incidence and risk factors

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 17, 2026

  • 2 min

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