A forgotten retained drain inside a knee for 10 years: A case report

ConclusionBy reporting this case of a forgotten drain retained inside a knee for approximately 10 years, we aim to illustrate the potential risk of leaving a drain inside the joint following an arthroscopic procedure. Furthermore, we advise that surgeons maintain a high index of suspicion for iatrogenic complications when a patient continues to complain about unexplained pain at the surgical site.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - July 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research