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10089665

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-4-13
pubmed:abstractText
Double "high vacuum drains" are usually recommended following bilateral thyroidectomy. A single "low vacuum drain" is an attractive alternative when the surgeon considers drainage is necessary. This retrospective study was designed to compare the postoperative outcome following the use of two types of drains. The clinical features, biochemical profile and histopathology were comparable between the two groups: group 1 (high vacuum, n = 77), and group 2 (low vacuum, n = 71). The percentage of total thyroidectomies was significantly higher in group 2 (51% versus 34%, p = 0.04) and this discrepancy was adjusted in the statistical analysis. There was no statistical difference in the outcome of group 1 versus group 2 in terms of wound infections (0% vs 0%), haematoma (0% versus 0.04%), duration and volume of drainage (2.1 versus 2.0 days, 118 versus 117 ml), and hospital stay (3.2 versus 3.2 days). A single "low vacuum drain" is therefore a safe and simple alternative to provide adequate post operative drainage following bilateral thyroidectomy.
pubmed:language
fre
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0003-3944
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
53
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
123-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
[Value of a single low-pressure drain in the postoperative care of bilateral thyroidectomies. Retrospective comparison with bilateral Redon drains].
pubmed:affiliation
Service de Chirurgie Viscérale et Urgences, Hôpital Général, Dijon.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, English Abstract