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No difference in transfusion rate between direct anterior THA with and without drain
January 2017
No difference in transfusion rate between direct anterior THA with and without drain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Closed Suction Drainage Has No Benefits in Anterior Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2016 Sep;31(9):1954-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
122 patients scheduled for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty were randomized to undergo the procedure with or without the use of a postoperative drain. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of a postoperative drain was associated with a significantly greater increase in transfusion rate, complication rate, and blood loss when compared to no drain. Results demonstrated a no sig...
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