Endoscopic retrieval of retained Jackson- Pratt drain

Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains are commonly used after urologic surgery. One of the complications associated with the use of JP drains occurs when the drain breaks, leaving the distal fenestrated part at the time of attempted removal. We describe the endoscopic retrieval of a retained JP drain, which was...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2001-05, Vol.57 (5), p.973-974
Hauptverfasser:	Hartanto, Victor H, Han, Ken-Ryu, Ankem, Murali, Diamond, Stuart M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Aged Drainage - adverse effects Endoscopy - methods Equipment Failure Foreign Bodies - etiology Foreign Bodies - surgery Humans Male Prostatectomy - methods Surgical Instruments - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains are commonly used after urologic surgery. One of the complications associated with the use of JP drains occurs when the drain breaks, leaving the distal fenestrated part at the time of attempted removal. We describe the endoscopic retrieval of a retained JP drain, which was safely performed with local anesthesia and minimal risk.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/S0090-4295(00)01103-1