Is 3 months too long to have a JP drain in?

January 10, 2019
Asked By:cid black in Milwaukee, WI

I had pannectomy and a tummy tuck November 2nd. I had three drains total two have been removed the third is still in and putting out 70 CC's a day. Is this unusual 3 months after the surgery to still have a drain in?

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Answer: Drain for Three months

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Answer: Long term drain

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