Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the incidence of
symptomatic spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) following spine surgery. Methods We …

Study design Systematic review, meta-analysis, evidence synthesis. Objectives To analyse
the literature evidence available to support the usage of wound drain in various scenarios of …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate if closed suction wound drainage is necessary in
minimally invasive surgery of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). Methods …

Background Surgical drains are commonly used after spine surgery to minimize infection
and hematoma formation. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of post …

No guidelines currently exist for surgeons to follow regarding drain use after spine surgery
for degenerative disc disease. Therefore, we conducted a literature review to determine …

In the meta‐analysis, we evaluated the efficacy of placing drainage channels following
single‐or double‐level spine surgery in order to decrease the incidence of postoperative …

Objective While enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are associated with
shorter length of stay and improved outcomes in multiple surgical specialties, its application …

Background Although measures to reduce and treat the postoperative surgical drain output
are discussed, along with the increased interest in causative factors related to the prevention …

Study Design. A retrospective single-center study between January 2019 and January 2023.
Objective. The role and contribution of drainage in the anterior approach to the cervical …

Background Controversy remains with the use of post-operative subfascial drains for
anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, with limited guidelines and a paucity of conclusive …