Aim Postoperative drains have historically been used for the prevention and early detection
of intra‐abdominal collections. However, current evidence suggests that prophylactic drain …

Background Many surgeons routinely place intraperitoneal drains after elective colorectal
surgery. However, enhanced recovery after surgery guidelines recommend against their …

Aim Intraperitoneal drains are often placed during emergency colorectal surgery. However,
there is a lack of evidence supporting their use. This study aimed to describe the efficacy …

Abstract Background In Italy, surgeons continue to drain the abdominal cavity in more than
50 per cent of patients after colorectal resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Abstract The Consensus Guideline advocated by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
(ERAS) Study Group does not recommend routine drain insertion. However, no well …

The use of drains in colorectal surgery has been a subject of debate for several decades.
Prophylactic drainage of the peritoneal cavity has become less popular in recent years. This …

Prophylactic drainage of abdominal cavity after GI surgery has been widely practiced. The
most important signal function of prophylactic drain is to detect early complications. But the …

Background Elective colorectal surgery can involve formation of bowel anastomoses, which
may be complicated by postoperative anastomotic leaks. Routine intra‐operative drain …

Passive or active drainage can be used after abdominal surgery. Drains aim at eradicating
infected or inflammatory tissue fluids and to alarm of undesired events such as bile …

Background: Surgical drains of various types have been used, with the best intentions, in
different surgeries for many years. It is often open question whether they achieve their …