THE ROLE OF ACTIVE (VACUUM) DRAINAGE OF THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY

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Active (vacuum) drainage of the abdominal cavity has become widely used in abdominal surgery as a method for preventing postoperative complications, particularly seromas, infected hematomas, and abscesses. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of active drainage compared with passive methods in the postoperative period in patients undergoing abdominal surgery of varying complexity. A prospective analysis of 300 patients was conducted, divided into two groups: active drainage (n = 150) and passive drainage (n = 150). The active group demonstrated a statistically lower complication rate (12% vs. 26%, p < 0.01), earlier mobilization, and a reduced length of hospital stay. The data obtained confirm the effectiveness of vacuum drainage as a standard for the prevention of postoperative complications in the complex therapy of abdominal surgery.

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Шаматов, Э. (2026). THE ROLE OF ACTIVE (VACUUM) DRAINAGE OF THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY. Eurasian Journal of Medical and Natural Sciences, 6(2), 54–58. Retrieved from https://in-academy.uz/index.php/EJMNS/article/view/73647

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