Effect of gentamicin lavage of the axillary surgical bed after lymph node dissection on drainage discharge volume.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of axillary lavage with a gentamicin solution before wound closure on drainage volume.

Patients And Methods: A prospective, randomized study was performed. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of breast neoplasms and plans to undergo an elective axillary lymph node dissection due to axillary metastasis.