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1Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Urology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Urology
|May 19, 2001
Summary
A broken Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain can be retrieved endoscopically after urologic surgery. This minimally invasive technique offers a safe solution for retained surgical drains with minimal risk.
Area of Science:
- Urologic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains are standard in urologic surgery.
- Drain breakage during removal is a known complication.
- Retained drain fragments pose a clinical challenge.
Observation:
- A case of a retained distal Jackson-Pratt drain fragment is presented.
- The fragment resulted from breakage during attempted removal.
- Endoscopic visualization identified the retained drain.
Findings:
- Successful endoscopic retrieval of the retained JP drain fragment.
- Procedure performed under local anesthesia.
- Achieved with minimal patient risk and discomfort.
Implications:
- Endoscopic retrieval is a viable option for managing retained JP drains.
- Offers a less invasive alternative to open surgery.
- Highlights the importance of careful drain removal techniques.
