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Characteristics of patients who developed seromas
| Flap sutured group | Routine drainage group | All patients with seroma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | |||
| < 30 | 8/15 (53%) | 21/34 (62%) | 29/49 (59%) |
| > 30 | 12/26 (46%) | 5/8 (63%) | 17/34 (50%) |
| Lymph node statusa | |||
| Positive | 3/12 (25%) | 7/13 (54%) | 10/25 (40%) |
| Negative | 12/19 (63%) | 5/8 (63%) | 17/27 (63%) |
Data is for axillary node clearance alone.
