Drains after Thyroidectomy for Benign Thyroid Disorders; Are Associated With More Pain, Wound Infection and Prolonged Hospital Stay
Background Prophylactic drainage after thyroidectomy has been a regular practice at Kenyatta National Hospital( KNH). This has been used for the potential to avert post-operative fluid accumulation (hematoma or seroma) and also for detection of continuing bleeding. This is aimed at preventing or...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2013-07-01
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| Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/drains-after-thyroidectomy-for-beni |