Un Dren Quirúrgico elimina líquido de tu cuerpo después de una cirugía. Al acumular mucho líquido puede aumentar tu riesgo de infección.Si es de beneficio para tu recuperación un dren quirúrgico, tu cirujano lo colocará durante la intervención.
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