Why Are Drains Placed in Pubic Area Versus the Ends of the Incision?

March 14, 2012
Asked By:Jamby in portland, or

What are the pros and cons to placing drains in the pubic area versus the actual incision? If placed in the pubic area, does it leave two small scars where the drains were? Thank you.

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