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Review Meta Analysis
The use of closed suction drainage in lumbar spinal surgery: is it really necessary?
Closed wound suction drainage after spine surgery is commonly used in clinical practice. However, no consensus has been reached for using drainage versus nondrainage after lumbar spinal surgery until now. ⋯ Based on this systematic review and meta-analysis, there is insufficient evidence to suggest routine use of prophylactic closed suction drainage after lumbar spinal surgery. However, a decision to use or not use drainage should be individualized for each patient because many factors affect the outcomes.