Evidence-Based Management of Drains Following Pancreatic Resection: A Systematic Review.

Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Pages: 12 - 17
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Abstract
Many pancreatic surgeons continue to use intraperitoneal drains, but others have limited or avoided their use, believing this improves outcomes. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature assessing outcomes in pancreatectomy without drains, selective drainage, and early drain removal. We searched PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases and conducted a systematic review of randomized and nonrandomized studies...
Paper Details
Title
Evidence-Based Management of Drains Following Pancreatic Resection: A Systematic Review.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
47
Issue
1
Pages
12 - 17
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