Category: Hernia

Drain Output Timing Doesn’t Impact Post-op Outcomes in Hernia Repair

Surgeons often place retromuscular drains during hernia repair to reduce complications. This study analyzed 336 patients who had hernia repair with varying drain output levels at removal. Results show that the volume of drain output at removal didn’t affect postoperative wound complications, length of stay, or hernia recurrence rates. This suggests that it’s safe to […]