Surgical drains are placed during abdominal wall reconstruction to reduce surgical site complications. Drains are typically removed by the surgical team or local providers closer to patients? residences. We describe a virtual drain removal option for patients undergoing advanced hernia repair to alleviate the burden of drain removal on patients.
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Title
Pilot study to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and potential impact of an at-home surgical drain removal program
Creator
MacDonald, Stephanie A. : Oregon Health and Science University Akhter, Mudassir S. : Oregon Health and Science University Wyland, Alden E. : Oregon Health and Science University Iqbal, Emaad J. : Oregon Health and Science University Samhan, Ashraf : Oregon Health and Science University Martindale, Robert G. : Oregon Health and Science University Orenstein, Sean B. : Oregon Health and Science University Nikolian, Vahagn C. : Oregon Health and Science University
Meeting Name
Research Week, Oregon Health and Science University, 2021
