Publication Name	World Journal of Surgical Procedures
Manuscript ID	5453
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2013-09-09 11:05
Peer-Review Started	2013-09-09 15:48
To Make the First Decision	2013-10-23 19:12
Return for Revision	2013-10-23 19:31
Revised	2013-11-06 02:20
Second Decision	2013-11-20 11:25
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-11-21 05:35
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Publish the Manuscript Online	2013-12-11 16:18

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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Intraperitoneal drains during open appendicectomy for gangrenous and perforated appendicitis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Gianpiero Gravante, John Overton, Mohamed Elshaer, Roberto Sorge and Ashish Kelkar
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Corresponding Author	Gianpiero Gravante, BSC, MBBS, PhD, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road 10, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom. ggravante@hotmail.com
Key Words	Appendix; Appendicectomy; Complications; Infections; Drains
Core Tip	The prophylactic use of intraperitoneal drains for the prevention of postoperativeabdominal abscesses in cases of gangrenous or perforated appendicitis remains a contentious issue, particularly considering that recent enhanced recovery programs have frequently excluded their usage in colorectal operations. With regards to open appendicectomy, most studies demonstrate an increase in the incidence of postoperative abscesses, ileus and surgical site infections in patients in whom a drain was used and currently question their routine in cases of gangrenous and perforated appendicitis.
Publish Date	2013-12-11 16:18
Citation	Gravante G, Overton J, Elshaer M, Sorge R, Kelkar A. Intraperitoneal drains during open appendicectomy for gangrenous and perforated appendicitis. World J Surg Proced 2013; 3(3): 18-24
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2832/full/v3/i3/18.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5412/wjsp.v3.i3.18

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