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[Pain when removing a silicon Blake drain].

O Laccourreye1, J Bertrand-Deligne, P Bonfils

  • 1Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Université René-Descartes Paris V, 20-40 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris. ollivier.laccourreye@hop.egp.aphp.fr

Annales D'Oto-Laryngologie Et De Chirurgie Cervico Faciale : Bulletin De La Societe D'Oto-Laryngologie Des Hopitaux De Paris
|May 31, 2006
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Blake suction drains cause minimal pain upon removal after head and neck surgery, with younger patients experiencing more discomfort. This drain is now preferred over traditional methods due to its efficacy and patient comfort.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Context:

  • Postoperative care in head and neck surgery necessitates effective drainage solutions.
  • Drainage systems are crucial for managing surgical sites and preventing complications.
  • Patient comfort during drain removal is an important consideration in surgical outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To prospectively analyze pain intensity during Blake suction drain removal post-head and neck surgery.
  • To identify factors associated with pain experienced during drain removal.
  • To compare the Blake drain with traditional drains in head and neck surgery.

Summary:

  • A prospective study of 100 patients undergoing head and neck surgery evaluated pain during Blake suction drain removal.
  • No complications were observed. 50-60% of patients reported no pain, with minimal pain in 45-36% and severe pain in 4-5%.

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  • Younger age was significantly correlated with increased pain intensity during drain removal (p=0.011, p=0.04).

    • Impact:

    • The Blake suction drain demonstrates excellent drainage capabilities and ease of use.
    • Low pain intensity during removal makes the Blake drain a favorable alternative to the Redon-Jost drain.
    • This finding supports the adoption of Blake drains for routine use in head and neck surgical procedures.