Efficacy of Abdominal Drains in Reducing Post-Operative Complications in Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery
1. Abstract 1.1. Aim: Abdominal drainage is believed to be prophylactic against accumulation of fluid and an early indicator of anastomotic leakage. However, evidence for this role remains equivocal. Our study aims to study the efficacy of abdominal drains in reducing post-operative complications in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery.