Surgical Closed Suction Drain Use After Craniotomy for Evacuation of Supratentorial Epidural Hematomas: A Case Series of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes

摘要

BACKGROUND: Surgical closed suction drain (SCSDs) are used in a variety of surgical disciplines to prevent postoperative fluid collections. Use of SCSDs has not been well studied in the neurosurgical literature. Practice patterns have varied within our institution with respect to SCSDs after craniotomies for neurotrauma. In this study we describe SCSD use for patients undergoing evacuation of supratentorial epidural hematomas (EDHs) and examine the effect on patient outcomes and length of hospital stay.