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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 2/2012

01-06-2012 | Brief Report

Small bowel evisceration following removal of an abdominal drain

Authors: A. Hemandas, C. Mitchell, A. Aikoye

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Drain site small bowel evisceration represents a small but potentially serious risk following abdominal drain removal. We present the case of a patient in whom removal of an abdominal drain was complicated by small bowel evisceration requiring surgical intervention. Strategies for management, consequences and potential preventive measures are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Small bowel evisceration following removal of an abdominal drain
Authors
A. Hemandas
C. Mitchell
A. Aikoye
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-010-0589-9

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