Table 1 Summary of the demographic and clinical data of the patients
From: The use of ultrasound to locate a tethered surgical drain: a novel way to achieve fast removal
Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 55 | 31 | 48 |
Gender | Male | Female | Male |
Diagnosis | Comminuted proximal fracture of the right femur | The second lumbar vertebra fracture | Distal femoral fracture |
Surgery | Intramedullary nailing fixation | Pedicle screw fixation | Open reduction and internal fixation |
Length of drain | 20 cm | 12 cm | 20 cm |
Sutured site from the proximal end | 3 cm | 4 cm | 15 cm |
operation time | 15 min | 5 min | 5 min |
Length of the incisions reopened | 3 cm | 2 cm | 2 cm |
Complications | No | No | No |
Follow-up | 10 months | 6 months | 2 months |