AbstractIntroductionIntra-abdominal drains have been widely used in order to prevent intra-abdominal fluid accumulation and detection of anastomotic leakage.Presentation of caseWe herein report a case of small bowel herniation followed by strangulation in an 82 year old woman who had undergone sigmoidectomy for colorectal cancer.DiscussionAlthough several complications related to drain usage such as drainsite infection, hemorrhage and intestinal perforation may occur, intestinal incarceration through drain site is rarely reported.ConclusionDrains must be used with caution and only if indicated. Careful insertion, regular post-operative or post-removal inspection is strongly recommended
Prophylactic drainage of the peritoneal cavity after obstetrical and gynecological surgery is widely...
BACKGROUND: A recent legal case described in the ANZ Journal of Surgery has sparked significant topi...
Port site hernia is very rare but serious complication after laparoscopic procedures. In clinical pr...
AbstractIntroductionIntra-abdominal drains have been widely used in order to prevent intra-abdominal...
Silicone drains are often placed in the abdominal cavity for prophylactic reasons. One complication ...
Background Elective colorectal surgery can involve formation of bowel anastomoses, which may be com...
AbstractBackgroundThe use of surgical drains in abdominal surgery still remains controversial. While...
Aim: Intraperitoneal drains are often placed during emergency colorectal surgery. However, there is ...
Drain site eviscerations have been reported as a rare complication following abdominal surgery. An 8...
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is among the most frequent hospital-acquired infections occ...
Background: Recently, with more attention to patient outcomes, post-operative seroma has noted as co...
Copyright © 2012 Lipi Sharma et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Co...
Open mesh repair of incisional hernia is associated with different local complications, particularly...
Despite current guidelines, intraperitoneal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery remain...
Despite current guidelines, intraperitoneal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery remain...
Prophylactic drainage of the peritoneal cavity after obstetrical and gynecological surgery is widely...
BACKGROUND: A recent legal case described in the ANZ Journal of Surgery has sparked significant topi...
Port site hernia is very rare but serious complication after laparoscopic procedures. In clinical pr...
AbstractIntroductionIntra-abdominal drains have been widely used in order to prevent intra-abdominal...
Silicone drains are often placed in the abdominal cavity for prophylactic reasons. One complication ...
Background Elective colorectal surgery can involve formation of bowel anastomoses, which may be com...
AbstractBackgroundThe use of surgical drains in abdominal surgery still remains controversial. While...
Aim: Intraperitoneal drains are often placed during emergency colorectal surgery. However, there is ...
Drain site eviscerations have been reported as a rare complication following abdominal surgery. An 8...
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is among the most frequent hospital-acquired infections occ...
Background: Recently, with more attention to patient outcomes, post-operative seroma has noted as co...
Copyright © 2012 Lipi Sharma et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Co...
Open mesh repair of incisional hernia is associated with different local complications, particularly...
Despite current guidelines, intraperitoneal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery remain...
Despite current guidelines, intraperitoneal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery remain...
Prophylactic drainage of the peritoneal cavity after obstetrical and gynecological surgery is widely...
BACKGROUND: A recent legal case described in the ANZ Journal of Surgery has sparked significant topi...
Port site hernia is very rare but serious complication after laparoscopic procedures. In clinical pr...