Drains after Thyroidectomy for Benign Thyroid Disorders; Are Associated With More Pain, Wound Infection and Prolonged Hospital Stay
Background Prophylactic drainage after thyroidectomy has been a regular Enamel Trivet practice at Kenyatta National Hospital( KNH).This has been used for the potential to avert post-operative fluid accumulation (hematoma or seroma) and also for detection of continuing bleeding.This is aimed at preventing or delaying airway compression that has pote