Frequently Asked Questions

After what types of surgical procedures do you recommend that Bellovac™A.B.T is used?

Are there situations when I should discontinue the use of Bellovac™ A.B.T?

Can I clean the patient with iodine (such as Betadine) and still use Bellovac™ A.B.T?

Exudrain Mini is too bulky for a mini drain.

For how long may blood collection be continued?

How much suction should be applied, and why?

I have difficulties manoeuvring KilRoid inside my proctoscope.

I sometime want to place two rubber bands on the same haemorrhoid. Is this possible with KilRoid?

I sometimes see fat in the blood, what should I do?

I sometimes see patients with mucosal prolapse. Can you use KilRoid for this?

If staff are careful, there is no risk in emptying out drains.

Is it necessary to use an anticoagulant agent?

KilRoid has a white (non-transparent) front end. I’m concerned about not being able to see how much of the haemorrhoid that I have grasped.

The capacity of the bellows is too small. It requires recharging too often.

The length of perforated section of tubing is not long enough.

The measurements on the drainage bag are not accurate

The patients sometimes complain about pain when the catheter is removed.

The quality of the material of the drainage catheters seems to be very smooth and flexible. Is there a risk that they are too flexible and thus cause a lumen contraction at maximum vac

The system is too long and bulky for patients who are ambulating.

What accuracy can I expect from the measuring scale of the autotransfusion bag?

What are the contraindications when using Bellovac™ A.B.T?

What are the disadvantages of homologous blood?

What filters are used in Bellovac™ A.B.T?

Why do you sometimes get less exudate with an active drain than with a passive one?