The Use of TissuGlu® Surgical Adhesive for Mastectomy with or Without Lymphonodectomy

Background/Aim: Using drains after breast surgery is a preventive, but invasive measure to reduce seroma formation. A polyurethane-based tissue adhesive (TissuGlu®) might facilitate drainage-free wound healing after mastectomy in a non-invasive manner. Patients and Methods: Retrospectively, data from 84 patients (42 receiving TissuGlu®, 42 receiving a drainage) who underwent mastectomy, were collected (90 days postoperative follow-up). Study...