title: Drainage in gynecologic surgery.
abstract: Our predecessors' almost universal use of drains is gradually being replaced by a more scientific approach--selective use of more appropriate types of drains. Each application of drains must be evaluated in the context of other improvements in wound care and construction. Randomized, well-controlled studies are essential. Radical surgery is the strongest indication for the use of drains. There are few strong indications in benign gynecologic surgery.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Day
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods