Intraoral suction drain for reduction of postoperative edema.
A simple intraoral suction drain has been described. It is inexpensive, easy to fabricate in the operating room, and is convenient to use. When the drain is taped to the face, the patient has complete mobility and minimal inconvenience.
D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D009339:Needles; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013515:Surgery, Oral