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Yue et al Med Phys 2013
Techniques, change in seroma after surgery
Results:
Average intermarker distance (AiMD) between fiducial markers was strongly
correlated to seroma volume
At simulation median seroma vol was 35.3 cc, and median AiMD was 3.35 cm
From simulation the average reduction in AiMD was 10.8% (range 0-36%) to
beginning of RT (mean 10 days) and 19.1% (range 0-41%) to completion of
RT (mean 30 days)
In 33 out of 34 pts there was a significant decrease in seroma vol during RT
Average half-time of seroma was 15 days, and change followed an exponential
decrease. RT was found to have minimal impact on change of seroma over
the treatment course