Understanding When Should a Drain Be Left in the Abdominal Cavity Upon Surgery?
•
6 min read
While the use of routine prophylactic drains has decreased in recent years due to evidence showing mixed outcomes, drains remain a critical tool in specific high-risk surgical scenarios. The decision of when should a drain be left in the abdominal cavity upon surgery is a complex one, made on a case-by-case basis to prevent postoperative fluid collections, leaks, and subsequent infections.