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Abstract
Pain in the right upper abdomen and fever occasionally occur after manipulation or
removal of soft rubber drains used following cholecystectomy. The course is generally
benign with subsidence without specific therapy. If the drain is carefully placed
and then removed within 48 hours after operation, this annoying complication can probably
be prevented.
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Publication history
Received:
November 8,
1961
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© 1962 Published by Elsevier Inc.
