# Seromas and Hematomas

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/seromas-and-hematomas/
- Published: 2019-08-30T09:17:56+00:00
- Author: Monica

Seromas and hematomas are pockets of fluid formed after trauma or damage to tissues.
They are named based on the fluid contained within them. A seroma contains a clear,
slightly yellow tinged fluid and often grows slowly. A hematoma contains red blood
cells and frank blood. A hematoma can develop more rapidly, especially if there 
was internal damage done to a blood vessel.

## **Which device should be chosen for assessing seromas and hematomas? **

Our doctor clients comfortably use the [SIFULTRAS-5.42](https://sifsof.com/product/double-head-wifi-color-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-5-42-fda/)
With a depth range of 40mm to 200mm it is the most appropriate tool to detect these
pockets of fluid whenever found in tissues.

**Ultrasound scanning** is vital in assessing** seromas and hematomas**. Although
they are relatively common complications of a variety of **surgical procedures**.

In **[plastic surgery](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/plastic-surgeon/)**,
they may occur in the postoperative period of **abdominoplasty **or **abdominal 
wall reconstruction**, **mastectomy** or **breast reconstruction**, **lymphadenectomy**,
or **voluminous neoplasm excisio**n.

Thereafter, an ultrasound examination scanner can highlight the depth, volume, and
extension of the fluid. In the case of **seromas **that are more than 100 mL in 
volume.

An ultrasound is often used to evaluate the structure, which often has a honey-comb
appearance. The ultrasound also allows the practitioner to gather more information
about the fluid within the cavity and the extent of its spread. Occasionally a sample
of the fluid will be aspirated using a needle and sterile technique.  

Moreover **ultrasound-guided **percutaneous drain placement is an acceptable approach
to early postoperative **seroma **formation.

![breast-hematoma](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/breast-hematoma.
jpg)

![seroma scan result](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Seroma-Scan-
Result.jpg)

Seromas and hematomas are basically assessed by all doctors but especially [plastic surgeons](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/plastic-surgeon/),
[oncologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/gynecologic-oncologist/)..

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