Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5656423 | HPB | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The routine utilisation of drains after elective uncomplicated liver resection does not translate into a lower incidence of postoperative complications. Therefore, based on the current available evidence, routine abdominal drainage is not recommended in elective uncomplicated hepatectomy.
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Authors
Paschalis Gavriilidis, Ernest Hidalgo, Nicola de'Angelis, Peter Lodge, Daniel Azoulay,