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No benefit associated with the use of closed-suction drainage in revision THA
June 2016
No benefit associated with the use of closed-suction drainage in revision THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Closed suction drainage has no benefits in revision total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2016 Mar;40(3):453-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
88 patients undergoing a revision surgery for total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomised to undergo the procedure with or without the use of a closed suction drain. The present trial was conducted in order to determine the effect of closed suction drains in revision THA surgery. The findings of this study indicated that a greater number of patients in the closed suction group received a transfus...
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