Study-level factors associated with hematoma after ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast lesion excision: a systematic review and meta-analysis using a T-P-B framework - Scorecard - MDSpire

Study-level factors associated with hematoma after ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast lesion excision: a systematic review and meta-analysis using a T-P-B framework

  • By

  • Yunzhi Shen

  • Xinran Shao

  • Shuai Ma

  • Yihan Sun

  • Jinrui Liu

  • Pingdong Sun

  • Yuxia Jiang

  • Xiang Fei

  • Ying Zhang

  • Yang Gao

  • Dongning Bi

  • Jianchun Cui

  • Xingai Ju

  • Dongxiao Zhang

  • June 19, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Factors at the Study Level Linked to Hematoma Development Following Ultrasound-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Excision of Breast Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Utilizing a T-P-B Framework

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPostoperative hematoma after ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast lesion excision
Key MechanismsTumor-related, position-related, and breast- or peri-procedural management-related factors
Target PopulationPatients undergoing vacuum-assisted breast lesion excision
Care SettingClinical practice involving ultrasound-guided procedures

Key Highlights

  • Meta-analysis included 11 studies with 3,516 patients and 444 cases of hematoma.
  • Significant factors associated with hematoma include tumor numbers and cutting passes.
  • Non-moderate tumor depth and higher vascularity grade linked to increased hematoma risk.
  • Postoperative compression duration of less than 48 hours is a risk factor for hematoma.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

        • Postoperative hematoma is a common complication after VAE.
        • Incidence of hematoma after VABB/VAE is approximately 9%.

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients undergoing VAE using a VABB system

        Most postoperative hematomas are mild or moderate and can be managed conservatively.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Consider tumor numbers and cutting passes during risk assessment.
        • Evaluate tumor depth and vascularity grade as part of pre-procedural planning.
        • Ensure postoperative compression duration is adequate to minimize hematoma risk.

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