Intra-abdominal drain fracture following pancreatic necrosectomy.
We describe a rare case of iatrogenic fracture of an intra-abdominal tube drain (Portex Robinson drain, Smiths Medical, Kent, UK) in a 74-year-old man. The fracture occurred at the level of an additionally placed fenestration and was identified on CT scanning prior to retrieval at planned re-laparotomy. This case highlights the potential dangers of modifying pre-formed drains and recommends against this practice.
Surgical Unit, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RH, Northern Ireland, UK. billcampbell1@hotmail.com
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D000368:Aged; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D019283:Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing / Q000601:surgery*