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Care of Your Surgical Drains: South Shore Regional Hospital

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WS85-2252
Language
English
Creator
Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, how to empty the drain, and problems to watch for.

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