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Research Paper | Synapse

April 15, 2026

A Novel 3D-Printed Simulator for Patient-Directed Home Drain Removal in Head and Neck Surgery

Key Points

To evaluate the potential of a 3D printed simulator for educating patients on home drain removal after head and neck surgery.
Developed a 3D printed drain removal simulator.
Conducted educational sessions using the simulator for patients.
Assessed patient understanding and confidence in self-directed drain removal.
Improved patient education and understanding have been noted.
Increased potential for self-directed drain removal reported.
Time efficiency and cost savings for healthcare systems suggested.

Abstract

A 3D printed drain removal simulator has the potential to enhance patient education for home-based surgical neck drain removal and expand enrollment in self-directed drain removal. Greater enrollment in home drain removal has the potential to benefit patients and healthcare systems through improved time efficiency and financial savings.

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Kannan et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2c01e4eeef8a2a6b0f60 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894261438573