Minimization of complications in mastectomy: Standard wound closure (SWC) versus No-Drain-Surgical Adhesive: A non-randomized cohort comparison

Introduction: Mastectomy remains associated with a disturbingly high rate of minor- which occasionally lead to major complications and revision surgery. Drains as SWC themselves are associated with increased patient discomfort, longer hospital stays and higher rates of minor complications. Recent reports have suggested that closure of dead space can be effectively achieved through the use of a resorbable adhesive (TissuGlu®). This technology is being used in several types of surgical procedures created, in some cases as an alternative to the use of drains. Material and Methods: We began working with this adhesiv…