ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2025
Quilting Sutures in Breast Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Their Impact on Postoperative Drain Output.
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Abstract
Background: Quilting sutures (QSs) are used to reduce dead space and may decrease the need for surgical drains. Their application in breast reduction surgery could improve postoperative outcomes and facilitate earlier discharge. Objectives: The aim of the authors of this study is to evaluate whether QSs significantly reduce postoperative drainage and hospital stay in breast reduction surgery, compared with standard closure without quilting. Methods: A prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted involving 87 female patients who underwent bilateral breast reduction between June 2023 and December 2024. Patients were randomized into 2 groups: the QS group ( Results: Mean drainage volume on Postoperative day 1 was significantly lower in the QS group (17.6 cc) compared with the control group (36.1 cc; Conclusions: This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that the use of QSs in breast reduction surgery can significantly reduce postoperative drain output and hospital stay, without increasing complication rates. Level of Evidence: 2 (Therapeutic).
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