Is Closed-Suction Drainage Essential after Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery?: A Retrospective Review of 381 Cases
Objective Closed suction drains have been widely used after lumbar fusion surgeries but with controversial evidence. The recent advances in the minimally invasive spine surgeries (MIS) lead to smaller dead space, lesser blood loss and fewer infections. With these touted advantages the drains may not...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jmisst.org/upload/pdf/jmisst-2017-00185.pdf |