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Appendicectomy drains: a case controlled study.

W H Isbister

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |December 14, 1983
    PubMed
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    Appendicectomy drains may increase complications and hospital stays. Leaving drains in place for at least ten days is recommended to prevent post-operative infections following appendicectomy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Appendicectomy is a common surgical procedure.
    • The use of drains in appendicectomy is a debated topic regarding complication rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of intraperitoneal and wound drains on complication rates and hospital stay after appendicectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective study comparing 53 patients with drains to 53 matched control patients who underwent appendicectomy.
    • Data collected included complication rates, types of complications, and length of hospital stay.

    Main Results:

    • Drained patients experienced more overall complications compared to non-drained patients.
    • Infective complications occurred in 27 patients after drain removal.

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  • Drained patients had a longer hospital stay by four days.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study suggests that drains may be removed prematurely, potentially leading to suppuration.
    • A recommendation is made to retain drains for a minimum of ten days post-appendicectomy to reduce infective complications.