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11 articles for “surgical drains”
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Nanotechnology in Surgical Drains: Reducing Infections and Promoting Healing Post-Surgery
Abstract: Surgical drains are widely used in postoperative care to evacuate accumulated fluids, minimize dead space, and reduce complications such as hematoma and seroma formation. Despite their clinical importance, conventional drains are frequently associated with retrograde bacterial migration, biofilm formation, and increased risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), which contribute significantly to postoperative morbidity and prolonged hospital stay. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have enabled the development of nano-functionalized surgical drains with …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 54–67 Read article
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Evaluate the effectiveness of nurse led interventions on knowledge and practice regarding nursing care of chest tube drainage among nursing personnel’s working at medical and surgical wards of PGIMS Rohtak Haryana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to determine the nursing personnel’s level of knowledge and practice the care of chest tube drainage to improve the quality of nursing care. A chest tube insertion is surgical procedure in which a hollow, flexible drainage tube is inserted through the side of the chest into the plural space in order to drain the plural cavity air, blood, pus or lymph. The water seal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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Posterior Horseshoe Fistula with Horse-Shoe Ishiorectal Abscess with Bilateral Supralevator Abscess Tract (Extending upto S1)
Abstract: Ano-rectal sepsis is a benign perianal disease. Fistula in ano develops as a sequel to an abscess that does not heal, bursts or is drained inadequately. We are reporting an unusual case of bilateral Ischiorectal abscess/fistula (Horse-shoe) with high supralevator abscess tract (extending upto S1 vertebrae), with a common internal opening posteriorly in the midline and external openings at laterally at both sides. Such atypical abscess/fistula is uncommon and complex. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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A Study of Close Suction Drain Closure in Laparotomy Wound of Intestinal Perforation
Abstract: The most common complication after emergency laparotomy is infection in subcutaneous portion of abdominal incision, sepsis within the peritoneal cavity or infection in both of these areas. The incidence of each is significantly multiplied wherever there has been a peritoneal contamination by bowel or inflammatory process is encountered during abdominal exploration. This prospective study was carried out at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical Hospital, Pune for a period of 3 …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Liver Abscess from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern India
Abstract: Background: Liver abscess is defined as a localized collection of supportive material encapsulated within the liver parenchyma due to inflammatory necrosis secondary to bacterial, amoebic, tubercular, or fungal pathogens. Male gender, advanced age liver cirrhosis, proton pump inhibitors low socioeconomic status, alcoholism, diabetes, immunodeficiency states and poor hygiene are few of the risk factors mentioned in literature that are associated with Liver abscess. In the past decade, the treatment protocol …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Treatment Approaches in Intracranial Hypertension: A Review
Abstract: Intracranial hypertension is considered, when intracranial pressure (ICP) increases above 20 mmHg for a period of more than 5 min. A persistent rise in ICP produces compression effect over cerebral vasculature and reduces cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP). It results in brain stem compression and herniation, if left untreated. A systematic assessment of clinical status, serial and continuous monitoring of vital parameters and evidence based therapeutic …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Application of Herbal Medicine and Oxygen Infusions into the Duodenal Lumen in Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Abstract: Background: Severe acute pancreatitis is associated with a high rate of complications and significant mortality. Although surgical intervention has been widely introduced instead of open surgery in treating severe acute pancreatitis, there have been still complications and mortality associated with severe acute pancreatitis. Object: Our study aimed at reducing complications and mortality associated with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods: Herbal medicine (Korean rhubarb) and oxygen infusions into the duodenal lumen combined …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Typical Gartner’s Duct Cyst-Case Report Symptomatically Managed by Unani Drugs
Abstract: Gartner’s duct cysts develop from the vestigial remnants of mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts which most often develop during and after late adolescence. It is a rare disease entity; small cysts and asymptomatic cysts usually do not require any treatment. Symptomatic cysts are usually managed by procedures like cyst drainage or aspiration and intra-cystic tetracycline, whereas large cysts may be treated with surgical treatment. For small symptomatic cysts, Unani medicine may provide …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Role of the Surgical-Ward Nurse in Identifying, Escalating, and Managing Postoperative Anastomotic Leak in Colorectal Patients: A Narrative Synthesis in an Australian Nursing Perspective
Abstract: Purpose: Postoperative colorectal anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most feared complications after colorectal surgery because of its association with sepsis, reoperation, mortality, prolonged hospital stay, delayed adjuvant therapy, and permanent stoma formation. This narrative practice review outlines the frontline role of surgical-ward nurses in the early identification, escalation, and interim management of AL within the Australian acute-care context. Methods: A narrative synthesis of contemporary consensus statements, systematic reviews, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Thyroid Abscess: Presentation and Management: A Case Report in Adult Patient
Abstract: Introduction: Thyroid abscess is an uncommon condition. This is due to: 1) anatomical factors in the form of rich blood supply and well developed capsule; and 2) physiological factors such as high iodine content. Both Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis (AST) and thyroid abscess represent 0.1 to 0.7% of the thyroid lesions managed surgically. Aim: To raise the clinical suspicion of this condition among clinicians so that it can be diagnosed early …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Intermittent Irrigation with Systemic Antibiotic Suppression followed by One-stage Revision in Delayed Periprosthetic Hip Infection Cases: Reinfection Rate
Abstract: Background: Success rate of one-stage revision remains controversial in patients with delayed periprosthetic joint infection after primary cementless hip arthroplasty. We evaluated the reinfection-free efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and intermittent pulsatile irrigation (IPR) using chlorhexidine/povidone iodide combined with systemic antibiotic suppression (SAS) followed by one-stage exchange procedure with NPWT in those patients. Materials and Method: Reinfection rate was assessed in randomly selected forty-two cases (group A) with NPWT-IPR-SAS …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–15 Read article