A new head and neck surgical drain fixation technique.
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We describe a simple technique of drain fixation in head and neck surgery using a beaded 2/0 nylon suture and a 'clove hitch' to achieve a non-slip fixation to the drain.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of laryngology and otology
دوره 119 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005