Abstract
Seromas and hygromas may form after implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system or spinal cord stimulator. A seroma is a subcutaneous collection of serous fluid; a hygroma contains cerebrospinal fluid. Both appear as a cystic swelling along a surgical incision site. In most situations, they resolve spontaneously, but careful observation is recommended as they may become infected. With a hygroma, ongoing leakage of cerebrospinal fluid may result in neurological compromise.
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Elmofty, D. (2018). Seroma or Hygroma Formation After Implantation of an Intrathecal Drug Delivery System or a Spinal Cord Stimulator. In: Anitescu, M., Benzon, H., Wallace, M. (eds) Challenging Cases and Complication Management in Pain Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60072-7_30
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