Objective: In this study, it was aimed to compare the efficiency of the same type of but different-sized silicone drains at different surgical procedures. Material and Methods: Twenty-four patients, who had different diagnoses and were operated between 2011 and 2013, were included. In all patients, 7-and 10-mm silicone-ended, Jackson-Pratt drains were used. Drains that were under 30 cc/day removed. The connection tube and perforated silicone end were examined due to the clot content. All drain efficiencies were calculated, and the results were statistically analyzed. Results: Seven of the 24 patients (29.2%) were males and 17 (70.8%) were females; the mean age was 39.0±11.4 years. Totally, 49 drains were used, of which 25 (51%) were 7 mm and 24 (49%) were 10 mm in size. Median removal time was the 5 th day (2-12) for the 7-mm drains and the 6 th day (3-14) for the 10-mm drains. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups for drain removal time (p=0.268). Further, there was no difference at the connection tube and silicone end for clot content between the 7-and 10-mm drains (p=0.58). For the drainage volume and efficiency, no difference was observed between the groups (p=0.146). Conclusion: In this study it was observed that there is no difference in the drainage volume and efficiency between different-sized Jackson-Pratt drains.
Caudal regression syndrome covers a range of congenital malformations that range from simple anal atresia to absence of sacral, lumbar, and possibly lower thoracic, vertebrae. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of caudal regression syndrome combined with rectal duplication. We present a case and describe our technique of reconstruction.
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