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Published in: International Orthopaedics 6/2008

01-12-2008 | Review

Closed suction surgical wound drainage after hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Authors: R. Clifton, S. Haleem, A. McKee, M. J. Parker

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 6/2008

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Abstract

There is still debate over the use of drains following hip fracture surgery. We have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature for randomised trials that related to the use of closed suction drains following hip fracture surgery. Six studies involving 664 patients were identified. There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of wound healing complications, re-operations or requirement for blood transfusion between drained and un-drained wounds. All other outcomes reported failed to show any benefit from the use of drains. Further randomised trials are required and until they have been undertaken the efficacy of closed surgical drainage systems in hip fracture surgery is unknown.
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Metadata
Title
Closed suction surgical wound drainage after hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Authors
R. Clifton
S. Haleem
A. McKee
M. J. Parker
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-007-0420-z

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