Technique for removal of snared silicone drains

Authors
Rue, JPH Johnson, CA
Citation
Jph. Rue et Ca. Johnson, Technique for removal of snared silicone drains, ORTHOPEDICS, 23(6), 2000, pp. 543-545
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
ORTHOPEDICS
ISSN journal
01477447 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
543 - 545
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-7447(200006)23:6<543:TFROSS>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The use of postoperative drains in orthopedics is common. Rarely, these dra ins may be inadvertently stitched into the wound at the time of closure, re sulting in possible breakage during removal. This article describes a nonin vasive technique for removing snared silicone drains.