Does it hurt when removing the drainage tube for breast cancer?

Does it hurt when the breast cancer drainage tube is removed?

1. Removing the breast cancer drainage tube may cause pain. This is because the drainage tube is fixed to the wound with sutures. When removing the sutures, the skin may be pulled and cause pain.

2. After breast cancer surgery, the drainage tube is usually implanted by suturing. After the drainage tube is placed, 1-2 stitches are needed at the skin exit of the drainage tube to fix the exit of the drainage tube tightly, and then the thread is tied on the drainage tube to fix the drainage tube.

3. If the drainage tube is left in place for too long, it may absorb normal tissue, such as part of the omentum may enter the side hole of the drainage tube. If the drainage tube is forcibly pulled out, it may cause severe pain in the abdominal cavity. The drainage tube may also adhere to the surrounding skin, and the wound will be painful when the tube is removed.

4. For patients who cannot tolerate pain, oral analgesics can be taken, and local skin care can be strengthened to prevent inflammation and infection. Patients can exercise appropriately, eat a balanced diet, and avoid partial eclipse, so as to develop healthy living habits and maintain a good physical and mental state, thereby improving the prognosis of breast cancer.