Background: Pilonidal sinus is a chronic inflammatory disease predominantly involving Sacrococcygeal region. Despite advances in medical sciences, management of pilonidal still not well defined. Treatment varies from simple techniques to more sophisticated surgeries with their own pros and cons. Methods: This prospective observational study comprised forty-two patients who underwent the surgery...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to evaluate the benefits of drainage in the Stoppa procedure for inguinal repair. PATIENTS AND METHODS The use of a suction drain was randomized at the end of the surgical intervention in 26 male patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair, divided into 2 groups: Group A, 12 patients undergoing drainage, and group B, 14 patients not undergoing drainage....

UNLABELLED Over recent years there has been increasing usage of digital systems within cardiothoracic surgery to quantify air leaks and aid in clinical decision-making regarding the removal of chest drains postoperatively. The literature suggests improved agreement on timing of removal of chest drains and a reduced length of stay of patients. It could be that such devices could be useful tools ...

Introduction: The principle of wound treatment after joint arthroplasty, closed suction drainage, is well established. effectiveness this method has recently come under scrutiny. use drains currently regarded as debatable.There isn't much information available to help the surgeon determine how long drain should stay in place. Typically, only ever included directions.This typically just directiv...

BACKGROUND Axillary lymphadenectomy or sentinel biopsy is integral part of breast cancer treatment, yet seroma formation occurs in 15-85% of cases. Among methods employed to reduce seroma magnitude and duration, fibrin glue has been proposed in numerous studies with controversial results. METHODS Thirty patients over 60 years underwent quadrantectomy or mastectomy with level I/II axillary lym...

BACKGROUND Axillary lymphadenectomy remains an integral part of breast cancer treatment, yet seroma formation occurs in 15-85% of cases. Among methods to reduce seroma magnitude and duration, fibrin glue has been proposed in several studies with controversial results. PATIENTS AND METHODS Ninety patients underwent quadrantectomy or mastectomy with level I/II axillary lymphadenectomy; a suctio...

BACKGROUND Axillary lymphadenectomy or sentinel biopsy is integral part of breast cancer treatment, yet seroma formation occurs in 15-85% of cases. Among methods employed to reduce seroma magnitude and duration, fibrin glue has been proposed in numerous studies with controversial results. METHODS Eighty patients underwent quadrantectomy or mastectomy with level I/II axillary lymphadenectomy; ...

Total knee arthroplasty is sometimes associated with major post-operative bleeding, often requiring transfusion. A prospective, randomised study was undertaken to assess the effect on post-operative bleeding of delaying release of the clamp on the suction drains. One hundred patients were allocated into two groups: Group A- immediate release of drain following release of tourniquet, and Group B...

When dealing with gastric cancer with duodenal invasion, gastrectomy with distal resection of the duodenum is necessary to achieve negative distal margin. However, rupture of an ultralow duodenal stump necessitates advanced surgical skills and close postoperative observation. The present study reports a case of an early duodenal stump rupture after subtotal gastrectomy with resection of the who...

BACKGROUND Commercial closed-suctions drainage systems are commonly used in the United States and many other countries for use in neurosurgical cases. However, in Tanzania and other developing nations with fewer resources, these are not available. This report explores another option for a closed-system drainage system utilizing inexpensive supplies found commonly in hospitals around the world. ...