Evaluation of postoperative drainage necessity in posterior atlantoaxial fixation via intermuscular approach for odontoid fracture

Evaluation of postoperative drainage necessity in posterior atlantoaxial fixation via intermuscular approach for odontoid fracture

Abstract The necessity of routinely placing closed suction wound drainage in spinal surgery has been questioned. This study aims to assess if closed suction wound drainage is necessary for posterior atlantoaxial fixation via intermuscular approach. The functional outcomes of these 40 patients who un...

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Main Authors: Zhenji Xu, Ji Wu, Yong Li, Haibin Wang, Fei Chen, Bin Ni, Xuhua Lu, Qunfeng Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Drainage tube
The intermuscular approach
Odontoid fracture
Fracture fixation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84638-z

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84638-z

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