Perceptions of Surgical Drains Among Breast Reconstruction Patients and Health Care Staff: A Qualitative Survey Study.

Surgical drains are a common component of breast reconstruction procedures and are viewed as cumbersome by both patients and providers. Patients expressed concerns about drain site pain, discomfort, and tugging on clothing. Patients and providers both believed that drains could contribute to surgical site infection. Overall, this data provides insight to drive future improvements in the patient drain experience.