BACKGROUND: Groin dissection is commonly performed for the treatment of a variety of @entity5 , including @entity320 , and @entity957 , penis or vulva. It is uncertain whether insertion of a drain reduces complication rates, and, if used, the optimum time for drain removal after surgery is also unknown. OBJECTIVES: To assess the current level of evidence to determine whether placement of a drain is beneficial after groin dissection in terms of reducing @entity2080 , haematoma, wound @entity6783 and wound @entity281 rates, and to determine the optimal type and duration of @entity5173 following groin dissection if it is shown to be beneficial. SEARCH METHODS: In September 2014 we searched the following electronic databases using a pre-designed search strategy: the Cochrane Wounds Group Specialised Register; The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library). In November 2013 we searched Ovid MEDLINE; Ovid MEDLINE (In-Process _ Other Non-Indexed Citations); Ovid EMBASE and EBSCO CINAHL. We did not restrict the search and study selection with respect to language, date of publication or study setting. SELECTION CRITERIA: We considered all @entity23 ( @entity23 ) comparing wound @entity5173 with no wound @entity5173 in individuals undergoing groin dissection, where the most superior node excised was Cloquet's node (the most superior inguinal lymph node). No limits were applied to language of publication or trial location. Two review authors independently determined the eligibility of each trial. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two review authors, working independently, screened studies identified from the search; there were no disagreements. MAIN RESULTS: We did not identify any @entity23 that met the inclusion criteria for the review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for high quality @entity23 to guide clinical practice in this under-researched area.

Wound XXXX following groin dissection for @entity5 in adults.

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['cancers'] @entity957 :: ('MESH:D002294', 'Disease') :: ['squamous cell carcinoma of the skin'] @entity2080 :: ('MESH:D049291', 'Disease') :: ['seroma'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infection'] @entity5173 :: ('MESH:D065634', 'Disease') :: ['drainage'] @entity6783 :: ('MESH:D013529', 'Disease') :: ['dehiscence'] @entity23 :: ('MESH:D007174', 'Disease') :: ['randomised controlled trials', 'RCTs'] @entity320 :: ('MESH:D008545', 'Disease') :: ['melanoma']
@entity5173 :: (MESH:D065634,Disease) :: ['drainage']
