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

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 tr...

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - May 29, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hong Xu, Jinwei Xie, Yiting Lei, Qiang Huang, Zeyu Huang and Fuxing Pei Tags: Research article Source Type: research