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Effective securing of a drain.

P O'Flynn·S Akhtar
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The importance of effective anchoring of drains cannot be over emphasized. In this paper, we describe a safe and effective method of drain fixation used in 118 cases between January 1998-99 in our department. This useful technique has the advantage of minimizing inadvertent drain displacement with its consequent complications.

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Dermatologic Surgical ProceduresDrainageHumansOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresSuture TechniquesJournal Article

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P O'Flynn, S Akhtar. 1999. Effective securing of a drain.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10655897/

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