J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2023 Feb;58(1):83-88. 10.4055/jkoa.2023.58.1.83 .

Migration of Penrose Drain Following Anterior Cervical Spinal Surgery

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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Carollo Hospital, Suncheon, Korea

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.

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drain; complication; migration; anterior cervical spine surgery
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