Insertion of abdominal drainage after appendectomy is controversial. We report on a case of duodenal perforation due to a silastic open drainage tube placed in the right para-colic gutter after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. This case offers a clue against too liberal usage of abdominal drainage after appendectomy. Conservative management of bowel perforations secondary to abdominal drainages should be attempted in the absence of generalised peritonitis
CASTAGNETTI M, CIMADOR M, DE GRAZIA E (2008). Duodenal perforation due to an abdominal drain placed after appendectomy in a child. PEDIATRIA MEDICA E CHIRURGICA, 30(2), 99-101.
Duodenal perforation due to an abdominal drain placed after appendectomy in a child
CIMADOR, Marcello;DE GRAZIA, Enrico
2008-01-01
Abstract
Insertion of abdominal drainage after appendectomy is controversial. We report on a case of duodenal perforation due to a silastic open drainage tube placed in the right para-colic gutter after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. This case offers a clue against too liberal usage of abdominal drainage after appendectomy. Conservative management of bowel perforations secondary to abdominal drainages should be attempted in the absence of generalised peritonitisI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.