Intraperitoneal drain placement and outcomes after elective colorectal surgery: international matched, prospective, cohort study
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.109, no.6, pp.520-529, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 109 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1093/bjs/znac069
- Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.520-529
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Despite current guidelines, intraperitoneal drain placement after elective colorectal surgery remains widespread. Drains were not associated with earlier detection of intraperitoneal collections, but were associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased risk of surgical-site infections.