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Larger vs. smaller diameter suction drains to prevent postop spinal epidural hematoma
July 2016
Larger vs. smaller diameter suction drains to prevent postop spinal epidural hematoma
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Can We Prevent a Postoperative Spinal Epidural Hematoma by Using Larger Diameter Suction Drains?
Clin Orthop Surg. 2016 Mar;8(1):78-83Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
77 patients with epidural hematoma were randomized to undergo posterior lumbar decompression and instrumented fusion with either a large diameter suction drain or a small diameter suction drain. The object of this study was to determine if a larger diameter suction drain would reduce the amount of postoperative epidural hematoma. Findings indicated no significant differences between drain sizes wi...
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