What can I do to reduce the drainage in JP drains? I'm wearing compression garment already. The color is light yellow.

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I had an abdominoplasty and hernia repair 26 days ago. I had one JP drain removed at my first post operative appointment; however, I still have one drain with 50 cc output in 24 hours. The drainage color is very light yellow. I'm wearing my compression garment and resting. What else can I do to reduce the drainage?

John Dean, MD · Answer

Besides constant compression and avoidance of strenuous exercise, there isn't anything that you can do to reduce drainage.  Leaving a drain in too long can lead to a drain site infection.  Taking it out too soon can lead to a seroma. that may need  periodic needle drainage.  At 26 days and light yellow drainage at 50ml per day, I would remove your drain. Ask your surgeon about this.

Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS · Answer

There isn't much you can do to decrease drainage.  It usually decreases with time.  There is usually a limit, however, as to how long the drains stay in even if they are continuing to drain.  Check with your surgeon.

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

There is nothing you can do specifically to decrease JP output. In my practice if the JP is still putting out a significant amount of fluid then I may just remove the drain and apply constant compression. DO NOT REMOVE REMOVE THE DRAIN UNLESS YOU SURGEON  REMOVES IT HIM OR HERSELF.Best Wishes,Dr Ravi Somayazula

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