Analysis of factors affecting the postoperative drainage in patients with abdominoplasty with circumferential liposuction
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background Abdominoplasty combined with circumferential liposuction serves as a reliable and indispensable method for aesthetic body contour. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence drainage volume and duration after the procedure. Methods A retrospective study of 89 patients who received abdominoplasty with circumferential liposuction between January 2021 and October 2024 was conducted. Total drainage volume and duration were recorded. Univariable and multivariable linear regression and correlation analyses were utilized to identify the correlation between postoperative drainage and patient-related, and operation-related variables. Results The mean total drainage volume was 420.6 ± 220.8 ml, and the mean drainage duration was 6.8 ± 1.9 days. Based on the univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis, several statistically significant associations were identified. BMI (p = 0.001), volume of lipoaspirate (p = 0.001), and weight of resected tissue (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with the drainage volume. BMI (p < 0.001), operation time (p < 0.001), volume of lipoaspirate (p < 0.001), and weight of resected tissue (p = 0.01) were risk factors influencing drainage duration. Conclusions BMI, volume of lipoaspirate, and weight of resected tissue were associated with drainage volume and duration. Operation time was an independent factor influencing drainage duration.
Source: Frontiers in Surgery
Authors: Ruomeng Yang, Zhen Song, Jian Wang, Hongwei Liang
Language: English
Topic: Body Contouring and Surgery
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W4409825241