Can We Prevent a Postoperative Spinal Epidural Hematoma by Using Larger Diameter Suction Drains?

摘要

BackgroundEpidural hematoma is a rare but serious complication. According to previous studies, it is not prevented by suction drains. This study evaluated the following alternative hypothesis: the larger the diameter of a suction drain, the less the remaining epidural hematoma after spinal surgery.