The Value of Suction Wound Drain after Carotid and Femoral Artery Surgery: A Randomised Trial Using Duplex Assessment of the Volume of Post-operative Haematoma

These results based on accurate measurement of wound collection suggest that there is no benefit in terms of reduction of the volume of haematoma on wound drainage after CEA or arterial reconstruction surgery involving the groin. A selective policy of use of drainage is therefore recommended.