title: Effective securing of a drain.
abstract: The importance of effective anchoring of drains cannot be over emphasized. In this paper, we describe a safe and effective method of drain fixation used in 118 cases between January 1998-99 in our department. This useful technique has the advantage of minimizing inadvertent drain displacement with its consequent complications.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: O'Flynn
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Akhtar
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D013536:Suture Techniques