Use of Glubran 2 ® in Axillary Lymphadenectomy Without Drain (GALA)

Seroma Control in Axillary Lymphadenectomy With Glubran 2® Without Drain. Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial. GALA-ND Study (Glu Axillary Lymphadenectomy Ambulatory- no Drain)

Axillary lymphadenectomy in breast cancer continues to be a common practice in certain patients. The use of sealants and drains continues to be a source of disagreement among the scientific community. That is why the study was designed to show whether the sealant reduces seroma after axillary lymphadenectomy without drainage.

A study has been designed to assess whether the sealant reduces the rate of symptomatic seroma measured by the number of evacuating punctures. Likewise, the decrease in volume due to the seroma between the two groups and the quality of life of the patients is assessed, given that none of them has a drain

Assess the existence of risk factors (age, sex, obesity,neoadjuvant treatment) related to symptomatic seroma

Assess the quality of life after the intervention measured by the EuroQol five dimensions (EQ-5D-5L questionnaire). Descriptive system for health-related quality of life states in adults, consisting of five dimensions. No quality 0 points. Perfect quality 100 points

Inclusion Criteria: Over 18 years old Conservative surgery for breast cancer with associated axillary lymphadenectomy Exclusion Criteria: Mastectomy History of axillary surgery or ipsilateral axillary radiotherapy ASA 4 patients. (ASA 3 patients selected) Lack of adequate cognitive capacity and/or signed informed consent Pregnancy

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