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01-06-2011 | Case Report
Intra-abdominal drain fracture following pancreatic necrosectomy
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2011
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We describe a rare case of iatrogenic fracture of an intra-abdominal tube drain (Portex® Robinson drain, Smiths Medical, Kent, UK) in a 74-year-old man. The fracture occurred at the level of an additionally placed fenestration and was identified on CT scanning prior to retrieval at planned re-laparotomy. This case highlights the potential dangers of modifying pre-formed drains and recommends against this practice.