Retained surgical drain after total knee arthroplasty: An eight-year follow-up

Published Date: 27th October 2016

Publication Authors: Gheorghiu D, Teanby D

Abstract

Case

This report describes a patient in whom the intra-articular portion of a suction drain broke during total knee arthroplasty. The broken portion of the drain could not be removed, but the patient experienced no major complications over an eight-year follow-up period.

Conclusion

The presence of a retained surgical drain needs to be carefully assessed but is not an absolute indication for removal

Gheorghiu, D; Cowan, C; Teanby, D. (2015).Retained surgical drain after total knee arthroplasty: An eight-year follow-up. JBJS Case Connector. 5 (3).

 

 

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