I had drainless TT and have gone thru 7 aspirations, each one less than before. Thought was cleared up but now PS wants to use penrose drain. Is that safe? I am 6 weeks post op
March 3, 2016
Answer: Penrose Drain I have not used a penrose drain in the last 10 years for anything. Have a closed suction system placed for recurrent seromas.
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March 3, 2016
Answer: Penrose Drain I have not used a penrose drain in the last 10 years for anything. Have a closed suction system placed for recurrent seromas.
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July 5, 2016
Answer: What About Closed Suction? A penrose drain is an open technique of allowing fluid to drain out of a wound into gauze dressings. This can be messy and take a long time. Are you sure this is what is recommended??You might what to consider two other options. 1. Going back to the operating room and placing a close suction Jackson Pratt drain to deal with the fluid. 2. Inserting a Seroma-Cath in the office. This is basically a 14 gauge IV insertion needle that comes with connectors that will allow it to be connected to the same type of bulb that is used with the Jackson Pratt drain.Good luck,Gordon Telepun, MD
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July 5, 2016
Answer: What About Closed Suction? A penrose drain is an open technique of allowing fluid to drain out of a wound into gauze dressings. This can be messy and take a long time. Are you sure this is what is recommended??You might what to consider two other options. 1. Going back to the operating room and placing a close suction Jackson Pratt drain to deal with the fluid. 2. Inserting a Seroma-Cath in the office. This is basically a 14 gauge IV insertion needle that comes with connectors that will allow it to be connected to the same type of bulb that is used with the Jackson Pratt drain.Good luck,Gordon Telepun, MD
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