Intraperitoneal drain tip migration into the liver parenchyma following pancreaticoduodenectomy: A case report and review of literature

Intraperitoneal drains are widely used in surgery for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. The placement of drains following pancreaticoduodenectomy may decrease postoperative complications. Commonly reported complications of intraperitoneal drains include pressure necrosis with bleeding, viscus perf...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical sciences Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 123 - 125
Main Authors:	Olajide, Thomas, Makanjuola, Ayomide, Adeuja, Durojaiye, Atoyebi, Oluwole
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01-04-2021 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	drain migration liver erosion whipple's procedure Whipple's procedure Drain migration liver erosion
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Summary:	Intraperitoneal drains are widely used in surgery for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. The placement of drains following pancreaticoduodenectomy may decrease postoperative complications. Commonly reported complications of intraperitoneal drains include pressure necrosis with bleeding, viscus perforation, fistula formation, and mechanical bowel obstruction. We report a rare complication of drain tip migration and erosion into the liver parenchyma.
ISSN:	2468-6859 2408-7408
DOI:	10.4103/jcls.jcls_64_20