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A Novel Technique of Endoscopic Punching Forceps to Remove Inadvertently Sutured Drainage Tube

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Occasionally, the drainage tube could not be removed because it was inadvertently sutured during the closure of the wound, which presents a dilemma for surgeons. Here, we share a simple and convenient solution: using endoscopic punching forceps to remove the sutured tube, providing a relatively simple and convenient option for surgeons.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81572857 to HG).

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Ave, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China

    Yang Tian, Yong Xu & Haiyang Liu

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Tian, Y., Xu, Y. & Liu, H. A Novel Technique of Endoscopic Punching Forceps to Remove Inadvertently Sutured Drainage Tube. Indian J Surg 83 (Suppl 3), 776–778 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-021-02968-y

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