American journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Drainage is unnecessary after elective liver resection.
A prospective, randomized trial was performed to determine if intra-abdominal drainage catheters are necessary after elective liver resection. ⋯ In the first 50 consecutive resections performed since the conclusion of this trial, only 4 patients (8%) have required subsequent percutaneous drainage. We conclude that abdominal drainage is unnecessary after elective liver resection.