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A (b)(6) patient, one week postoperative from laparoscopic hysterectomy was admitted the emergency department with increased temperature and abdominal pain.In cat scan, a m-drain multi-purpose percutaneous abdominothoracic drainage catheter was placed in the pelvis.According to the physician, the m-drain catheter had an air leak from a hole in the top third proximal end of tubing or a crack at the hub.The m-drain catheter would not hold suction.Catheter removed and another one inserted without further issues.No known harm to patient and discharged home the same day.
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