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I had simple mastectomy 4 days ago & no drain was placed.the area seems now to be filled with fluid. i can hear the liquid when i move. what to do?
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Get seen now: This sounds like a seroma. Placing a drain is not always a good idea -- it's a two-way passage that can let bacteria into an area. Your surgeon will want to know. Best wishes.
Answered 7/3/2017
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