title: The use of the Mini-Flap wound suction drain in maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: Preliminary experience using the Mini-Flap closed suction drain after maxillofacial surgery is described. The drain fulfils many of the criteria required for drainage of small wounds about the face and neck, and is associated with a low incidence of postoperative haematoma, oozing and infection.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps