ReviewCureus2024
Prophylactic Intra-abdominal Drains in Major Elective Surgeries: A Comprehensive Review.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Extraperitoneal tunneling reduces intraperitoneal drain displacement in rectal cancer surgery: a single-center before-and-after comparative study.Annals of coloproctology · 2026Article
- Optimizing Surgical Drain Removal: A Narrative Review of Timing, Criteria, and Evidence-Based Practices.Cureus · 2025Review
- Risk factors as criteria for drain use in gastrectomy: A prospective study.Molecular and clinical oncology · 2025Article
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- Prophylactic and Therapeutic Usage of Drains in Gynecologic Oncology Procedures: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- EARLY REFEEDING AFTER COLORECTAL CANCER SURGERY REDUCES COMPLICATIONS AND LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY.Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery · 2025Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the use of prophylactic intra-abdominal drains in major elective surgeries, offering a retrospective analysis of their historical evolution, current evidence, and implications for clinical practice. The definition and rationale for drain placement are elucidated, emphasizing their role in preventing postoperative complications. The review synthesizes conflicting evidence, acknowledging the efficacy of drains in specific surgical contexts while addressing concerns and criticisms regarding associated complications. The implications for clinical practice underscore the importance of a nuanced and individualized approach, incorporating shared decision-making between healthcare providers and patients. Looking ahead, areas for future research are identified, including the refinement of patient selection criteria, determination of optimal timing and duration of drain use, and exploration of innovative alternatives. This review contributes to the ongoing discourse as surgical practices evolve, providing insights that may shape evidence-based recommendations and refine best practices in major elective surgeries.
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