[Initial experience with a new silicone drain made by Rubena Náchod].

At the Surgical Clinic in Plzen in 1992 clinical trials were made to test drains manufactured in Rubena Náchod (plant in Velké Porící). These soft silicone X-ray contrasting drains were used in 40 patients. A total of 70 drains were used, all in abdominal operations incl. acute abdominal surgery and injuries. The mean drainage period was 9.2 days, the longest period was 38 days. In all instances the drainage was effective, none of the patients developed a residual abscess or intestinal fistula. The material from which the drains are made was well tolerated by all patients and none of them developed a reaction.