I am 5 days PO and I have notice large blood clots drain into my tube. They are so big that I can not get them out. I really am surprise that the drain has pull them. Should I be alarm?
Answer: Is It Normal for Drain to Pull out Large Blood Clots During Tummy Tuck Recovery? The drains were put in place to remove the blood/fluid/clots...if the clots slow the normal drainage into the bulb, then this can be fixed in the following way: 1. Undo the cap to release suction and replace the cap in place 2. Take an alcohol swab or moist gauze "strip" the tube towards the bulb, holding the tube closer to the abdomen 3. Keep stripping til the clot breaks into smaller pieces, then 4. Squeeze the bulb and replace the cap...and see if there is normal flow 5. If not, keep repeating 1-4 multiple times 6. If this doesn't work, the surgeon can irrigate the tube with a sterile technique...til there is normal flow. 7. Leave the drains in place til no clots and light yellow drainage, less then 20-25cc per drain per 24 hours. Your surgeon should evaluate you frequently to mak e sure that you are not accumulating blood under the flap. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is It Normal for Drain to Pull out Large Blood Clots During Tummy Tuck Recovery? The drains were put in place to remove the blood/fluid/clots...if the clots slow the normal drainage into the bulb, then this can be fixed in the following way: 1. Undo the cap to release suction and replace the cap in place 2. Take an alcohol swab or moist gauze "strip" the tube towards the bulb, holding the tube closer to the abdomen 3. Keep stripping til the clot breaks into smaller pieces, then 4. Squeeze the bulb and replace the cap...and see if there is normal flow 5. If not, keep repeating 1-4 multiple times 6. If this doesn't work, the surgeon can irrigate the tube with a sterile technique...til there is normal flow. 7. Leave the drains in place til no clots and light yellow drainage, less then 20-25cc per drain per 24 hours. Your surgeon should evaluate you frequently to mak e sure that you are not accumulating blood under the flap. Good luck!
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Answer: Blood Clots Following Abdominoplasty It’s not unusual for patients to have clots of blood and fibrin within their surgical drains. This is a normal phenomena that’s managed by frequently stripping the drains. Although this may be a source of anxiety for patients this is a normal finding. When patients have large volumes of bloody drainage it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon immediately. This finding could indicate a more serious problem such as an abdominal hematoma. Under these circumstances it’s important to make your plastic surgeon aware of the situation.
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Answer: Blood Clots Following Abdominoplasty It’s not unusual for patients to have clots of blood and fibrin within their surgical drains. This is a normal phenomena that’s managed by frequently stripping the drains. Although this may be a source of anxiety for patients this is a normal finding. When patients have large volumes of bloody drainage it’s important to consult your plastic surgeon immediately. This finding could indicate a more serious problem such as an abdominal hematoma. Under these circumstances it’s important to make your plastic surgeon aware of the situation.
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January 23, 2013
Answer: Clots in drain are normal
Thanks for your question. Clots are definitely normal. As long as the output is not going up and your abdomen has a normal contour then it is likely okay. Let your surgeon take a look if you are concerned. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Clots in drain are normal
Thanks for your question. Clots are definitely normal. As long as the output is not going up and your abdomen has a normal contour then it is likely okay. Let your surgeon take a look if you are concerned. Best of Luck!
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January 13, 2013
Answer: Blood clots in drains
It is very common for there to be large clots in the drains in the first few days post-op from a tummy tuck. The key is to make sure that the overall output is not too high and that you are keeping your surgeon updated on the output. If all else is well, I would not be concerned.
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Answer: Blood clots in drains
It is very common for there to be large clots in the drains in the first few days post-op from a tummy tuck. The key is to make sure that the overall output is not too high and that you are keeping your surgeon updated on the output. If all else is well, I would not be concerned.
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January 11, 2013
Answer: Clots forming in drains after tummy tucks
Hello. After a tummy tuck it is common to have clots in your drains. The only possible problem with clots is that they can occlude the tubing making the drains ineffective. Ask your doctor how to clean the tubing if they are not functioning correctly. With a new method of doing tummy tucks drains are usually left for five to seven days instead of the usual ten to fifteen days and should drain less but it is not uncommon for clots to form.
Jaime Perez, MD
Mommy Makeover Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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Answer: Clots forming in drains after tummy tucks
Hello. After a tummy tuck it is common to have clots in your drains. The only possible problem with clots is that they can occlude the tubing making the drains ineffective. Ask your doctor how to clean the tubing if they are not functioning correctly. With a new method of doing tummy tucks drains are usually left for five to seven days instead of the usual ten to fifteen days and should drain less but it is not uncommon for clots to form.
Jaime Perez, MD
Mommy Makeover Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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