Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Active drains are frequently utilized during Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) and their removal is a major reason why hospital stays are longer since patients are frequently not released from the hospital until after their removal. The negative suction pressure that is delivered to the drain is one of the many variables that have been shown to have a significant impact on the volume of post-operative drainage. In light of this, a research comparing the volume and length of drainage in patients undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy was carried out using suction and dependent drainage methods. To determine whether to use a dependent drain or suction, patients were randomly assigned using sealed envelopes that were unsealed just before the incision was closed. When daily production was less than 30 mL, the drains were removed. From the day of surgery until the drain was removed, patients were monitored. With SPSS, statistical analysis was carried out. In post-MRM patients with an active suction drain, there is a notable daily rise in the drain. However, there is no correlation between the kind of drain and the overall number of drain days or the total drain output. The study also showed that the number of days that patients in the two groups spent in the hospital did not differ significantly. Patients with breast cancer who have a modified radical mastectomy do not significantly benefit from suction drains in comparison to dependent drains.
How to cite this article:
Kaushik Mandal, Mohan Kumar Das and Saurav Sarkar. Active Versus Passive Drainage after Modified Radical Mastectomy in Breast Cancer.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2.18.2024.528.531
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2.18.2024.528.531