DRAINS AFTER THYROIDECTOMY FOR BENIGN THYROID DISORDERS; ARE ASSOCIATED WITH MORE PAIN, WOUND INFECTION AND PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY

Background Prophylactic drainage after thyroidectomy has been a regular practice at Kenyatta National Hospital( KNH).This has been used for the potential to avert post-operative fluid accumulation (hematoma or seroma) and also for detection of continuing bleeding.This is aimed at preventing or delaying airway compression that has potential for seri

Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are used as primary lateral load resisting systems forbuildings in high seismic areas.The main characteristics of buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) are enhancedenergy dissipation potential, excellent ductility and nearly symmetrical hysteretic response in tension andcompression.This paper presents an analyt