Prophylactic intraabdominal drains do not confer benefit in pediatric perforated appendicitis: Results from a quality improvement initiative.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.06.031
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Prophylactic, intraabdominal drains have been used to prevent intraabdominal abscess (IAA) after perforated appendicitis. We hypothesized that routine drain placement would reduce the IAA rate in pediatric perforated appendicitis. METHODS A 27-month quality improvement… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic intraabdominal; quality improvement; intraabdominal drains; pediatric perforated ... See more keywords