Spontaneous perforation of the cystic duct in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: a case report.

Introduction: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a complication of group A streptococcal infection, most often originating from the skin. The syndrome is characterized by fever, hypotension and multiple organ failure. Mortality rate may be as high as 80%.

The composition of serous fluid after axillary dissection.

Objective: To analyse the composition of the serous fluid formed after axillary dissection.

Design: Descriptive study.

Setting: University hospital and teaching hospital, The Netherlands.

A prospective randomized trial of high versus low vacuum drainage after axillary dissection for breast cancer.

Background And Methods: The influence of negative pressure on fluid production and complication rates after axillary dissection for breast cancer was studied in a prospective randomized trial. Patients were randomized for either a high or a low vacuum drainage system. Drainage volumes and complication rates were recorded.