Trends and Variations in Drain Use Following Pancreatoduodenectomy: Is Early Drain Removal Becoming More Common?

Conclusions Routine drain placement remains a common practice among most surgeons. EDR following PD increased over time was associated with lower post-operative complications and shorter LOS. Despite evidence  that EDR was safe and may even be associated with lower complications, only 1 in 6 patients were managed with EDR.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research