Migration of Penrose Drain Following Anterior Cervical Spinal Surgery
10.4055/jkoa.2023.58.1.83
- Author:
Soon-Ho HUH
1
;
Byeong-Yeol CHOI
;
Jea-Hyun SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Carollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2023;58(1):83-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A retained surgical drain in the operation site is a rare complication that may cause clinical problems and result in medical disputes.The discovery of a retained drain is most often reported after abdominal and pelvis surgery but drain migration in the prevertebral space after anterior cervical spine surgery has not been reported. This paper reports a case of drain retained and migrated into the thorax level following anterior cervical spine surgery with a review of the relevant literature.
