title: The use of drains in subcutaneous surgical procedures.
abstract: Continuous suction, negative pressure drains serve as an excellent "atmospheric bandage" in subcutaneous surgical procedures while helping to expedite wound healing and impede complications secondary to tissue plane dissection.
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013396:Suction; D014945:Wound Healing