One in Ten Develop Seroma - Summary - MDSpire

One in Ten Develop Seroma

Retrospective analysis outlines incidence and risk factors

  • By

  • Jess Allerton

  • February 17, 2026

  • 2 min

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Objective:

To investigate the incidence and risk factors for seroma formation following parotidectomy.

Key Findings:
  • Persistent seroma is defined as fluid collection lasting more than 14 days after drain removal or requiring multiple aspirations.
  • Median time to resolution was 17 days, with patients requiring a median of 2 aspirations.
Interpretation:

The identified factors significantly predict seroma formation, which may guide postoperative management strategies.

Limitations:
  • Findings may not be generalizable beyond the studied cohort due to the specific patient population.
Conclusion:

The study highlights key risk factors for seroma after parotidectomy, aiding in patient counseling and monitoring strategies.

Original Source(s)

One in Ten Develop Seroma

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 17, 2026

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