Closed suction drainage following routine primary total joint arthroplasty is associated with a higher transfusion rate and longer postoperative length of stay: a retrospective cohort study

Closed suction drainage following routine primary total joint arthroplasty is associated with a higher transfusion rate and longer postoperative length of stay: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background In an enhanced recovery after surgery program, not placing a closed suction drain following routine primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is becoming more acceptable. However, the influence of drain use on transfusion rate and postoperative length of stay (PLOS) in TJA remains c...

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Main Authors: Hong Xu, Jinwei Xie, Yiting Lei, Qiang Huang, Zeyu Huang, Fuxing Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Knee
Hip
Arthroplasty
Transfusion
Length of stay
Drain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1211-0

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