"Drainage" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.
| Descriptor ID |
D004322
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.309 E04.237
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| Concept/Terms |
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Drainage" by people in Profiles.
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Pleural drain placement following lung resection in children: A prospective observational study of the Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium. J Pediatr Surg. 2026 Jan; 61(1):162541.
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Management of pott's puffy tumor: a Delphi-method international clinical consensus statement. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep; 282(9):4669-4680.
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Outcomes of Eyes Undergoing Silicone Oil Removal Following Complex Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2025 Aug; 53(6):637-644.
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Evolving practices of spinal drain use for branch/fenestrated endovascular aortic repair patients in the United States Aortic Research Consortium. J Vasc Surg. 2025 Jun; 81(6):1266-1277.e1.
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Increased serum GM-CSF at diagnosis of biliary atresia is associated with improved biliary drainage. Pediatr Res. 2025 Oct; 98(4):1386-1394.
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Multidisciplinary management of adult patients with chylothorax: a consensus statement. Eur Respir J. 2024 Nov; 64(5).
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American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of therapeutic EUS in the management of biliary tract disorders: summary and recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Dec; 100(6):967-979.
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Gravity- vs?Wall Suction-Driven Large-Volume Thoracentesis: A Randomized Controlled Study. Chest. 2024 Dec; 166(6):1573-1582.
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Initial surgery for spontaneous intestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants is not associated with mortality or in-hospital morbidities. J Perinatol. 2024 Dec; 44(12):1746-1754.
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Safety and efficacy of biliary suprapapillary metal and plastic stents in malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc. 2024 08; 38(8):4186-4197.