Abstract
The use of postoperative drains in orthopedics is common rarely, these drains may be inadvertently stitched into the wound at the time of closure, resulting in possible breakage during removal. This article describes a noninvasive technique for removing snared silicone drains.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 543-545 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Orthopedics |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine