Pelvic drainage after anterior resection of the rectum

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Abstract
Thirty patients undergoing anterior resection of the rectum were randomized for postoperative drainage with either corrugated (N=14) or corrugated plus Shirley sump drain (N=16). Drainage volume per 24 hours was measured, and volume of residual pelvic fluid collection estimated by CT scan on the seventh postoperative day. A mean of 591.9 ±415.2 ml of fluid drained during the first seven postoperative days. There was a significant (P