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RMJ. 2009; 34(1): 105-107


Drainage after Cholecystectomy is Unnecessary

Shaukat. A. Shaikh, Abid Hussain, M.hanif.


Abstract
Objective: To determine necessity of use of drainage after cholecystectomy.
Methods: The study included 70 patients under going cholecystectomy with and without
drainage. Incidence of complications, sub-hepatic collection and time spent in hospital
were noted in the two groups. Age and gender distribution, indications of surgery and
operative procedures were similar in both groups.
Results: No significance differences were observed in post-operative morbidity and
mortality rates in two groups. There was more post-operative pain, fever and delayed
hospital stay in Drain group.
Conclusion: Drainage in cholecystectomy is unnecessary and associated with more
complications than those without drain. (Rawal Med J 2009;34:105-107).

Key words: Cholecystectomy, cholelithiasis, drainage.


 
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Shaikh, Shaukat. A., Abid Hussain, and M.hanif. "Drainage after Cholecystectomy is Unnecessary." Rawal Medical Journal 34 (2009), 105-107.


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Shaikh, Shaukat. A., Abid Hussain, and M.hanif. "Drainage after Cholecystectomy is Unnecessary." Rawal Medical Journal 34.1 (2009), 105-107. Print.


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Shaikh, S. A., Hussain, . A. & M.hanif, . (2009) Drainage after Cholecystectomy is Unnecessary. Rawal Medical Journal, 34 (1), 105-107.


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